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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to unknown [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04137 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 7 March 1789 Pagination: 4 p. ; 31.7 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Letter addressed only to "My dear friend," responding to a letter of 24 February 1789. Discusses Waldo patent business, specifically responding to the mistaken claims of Mr. Parkman regarding a sum of 2000 dollars.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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