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Stevens, John (fl. 1787) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03583 Author/Creator: Stevens, John (fl. 1787) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 June 1787 Pagination: 1 p. ; 30.6 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Writes in full, "As you are not in Town I have taken the liberty to draw on you in favor of Mr. Thomas Smith for £180 - the amount of your years rent but before I did it, I advised with your Brother who approved of my leaving an order, hope it will be agreeable to you."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Stevens, John, fl. 1787

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