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Harrison, Richard (1750-1841) to William Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00901 Author/Creator: Harrison, Richard (1750-1841) Place Written: Cadiz, Spain Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 February 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 23.2 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Sends his greetings and joy at hearing that William Knox arrived safely back home. Mentions the market for tobacco and his newly established trading company, Harrison & Co.

Knox, William, 1756-1795
Harrison, Richard, 1750-1841
Harrison, Anna Tuthill Symmes, 1775-1864

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