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Longman, Thomas (1731-1797) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00146 Author/Creator: Longman, Thomas (1731-1797) Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 May 1774 Pagination: 1p. addr. +docket. 30 cm. x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Indicates that he has received the bill of Thomas Boylston and an order for books. Acknowledges the implementation of the "Boston Port Bill," which closed the Boston Harbor in retaliation for the Boston Tea Party. Expresses concern at how it will affect their business. Also includes his hope that "the measures taken by Parliament will not materially affect my good friends in Boston." Longman was a London bookseller.

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Sir/
I have just time to acquaint you that I Have just Received your favour of the 30th. of March Inclosing Mr Thomas Boydstons Bills on Messr Lane and Son for One Hundred pounds and an Order for Books, which shall be got ready as soon as possible, but as [struck: than] those Boston Port Bill takes place the begginning [sic] of June am at a loss to know in what way to forward them, but as more ships are Daily expected hope I shall hear further from you by them, if not please to favour me with line as soon as possible. - hope the measures taken by Parliament will not materially affect my good friends at Boston -
I am Sr Your very much obliged
Humble Sert.
Thos Longman
Pray be so kind as to acquaint Mr Bowes that I have Received this Letter.-

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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