to Benjamin Walker [incomplete]

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Benjamin Walker [incomplete]

GLC02437.10247

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GLC#
GLC02437.10247-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
8 April 1792
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Benjamin Walker [incomplete]
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
7 p. : docket ; Height: 40.8 cm, Width: 25.8 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Two parts. First part dated 8 April. Mentions an "embarrased situation of Madme de la Val. The agreement with her might be certainly carried into full effect by some means or other." Mentions William Duer and himself having authorized a purchase of land. Attempts to clear up some misunderstanding concerning this land, since it was purchased "for us, and not for any other person." Second part bears the same date as the first. States that he believes "W Duer meant well...relatively to the eastern Land ... " Mentions Henry Jackson and his sudden demand for money. Goes on to discuss more business with purchased land. Sewn binding. Watermarked "T Budgen" and with "G R" under a crest.

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