Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00206 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Danvers, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 October 1775 Pagination: 1p. +addr.+docket. 18.6 cm. x 13.9 cm. Order a Copy
Seeks a response to an earlier inquiry about finding a strong horse for an acquaintance (see GLC02437.00205). Indicates that he will leave for Newbury today and hopes for better luck collecting monies there. Asks William to entertain a man named Mr. Davis "in the best manner the house can afford." Notes that he received the letter from James Rivington William forwarded. Claims that he plans to get William a commission before returning to Worcester (see GLC02437.00203). Lucy Knox was staying in Worcester.
"we shall go to Newbury to Day where I hope to meet with better luck in collecting monies than I have done hitherto ... I shall endeavor to settle your matter with respect to the Commission before I return to Worcester."
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