Collings, Lydia (fl. 1787) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03550 Author/Creator: Collings, Lydia (fl. 1787) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 May 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23.2 x 19.1 cm. Order a Copy
Asks Knox to do something about Mr. Flucker's note of hand in her favor as she is presently in need of funds.
[draft]
Boston May 15th 1787
Sir
Being in much wants of a little money I would be very much Oblidge to you if you would be so kind as to try to do sumthing respecting Mr Flukers note of hand given in favour of me which is £13..6..8 L Mr. dated 24 November 1764 -
My best respects to you & Mrs Knox, from your humble Servants
Lydia Collings
PS Please send me an answer
For my want of the Above is very Great.
The Honbl Major Genl Henry Knox
[address leaf]
The Honbl Major Gen Henry Knox
Secretary at War
At
New York
[docket]
Mrs Lydia Collings
15 May 1787
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