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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Samuel Breck

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03268 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 May 1786 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.2 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that an acquaintance of his, Mr. Badcock, will be delivering the present letter, and has business which "will require the confidence of the judgment of some gentlemen well acquainted with mercantile matters." Is assured that Breck will be able to help. He and his wife Lucy send compliments to Mrs. Breck and their "social circle," whom they hope to see over the course of the coming season.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

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