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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Daniel Parker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02980 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 March 1784 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 20.2 x 16.3 cm. Order a Copy

Knox negotiates with Parker, of Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that supplied Continental troops with provisions. Hopes Parker will continue to furnish supplies to troops, although Congress has not informed Parker or Knox of a contract renewal. Refers to Mr. Morris, who has been in charge of paying Parker (possibly Robert Morris, Superintendent of Finance).

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Parker, Daniel, fl. 1781-1791
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806

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