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Wright & Gill (fl. 1753-1798) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00010 Author/Creator: Wright & Gill (fl. 1753-1798) Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter Date: 2 April 1772 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 33 x 21cm. Order a Copy

Informs Knox that some items in his order are outside of the trade which Wright & Gill, a London stationery company operated by Thomas Wright and William Gill, engages in. However, Wright & Gill explain that they obtained and shipped the items since it was Knox's first order. This information was not noted on the previously sent invoice and Wright & Gill respectfully request payment.

Wright & Gill, fl. 1753-1798
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Gill, William, fl. 1724-1798
Wright, Thomas, ca. 1723-1798

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