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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Joseph Cranch

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03324 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 November 1786 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 30.8 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Makes arrangements with Cranch about a financial transaction. Cranch, and Mr. [James] Byers, who is also mentioned in this document, are munitions manufacturers. See GLC02437.03291 for a related document.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Byers, James, fl. 1767-1784
Cranch, Joseph, 1769-1791

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