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Webber, James (fl. 1784-1797) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04229 Author/Creator: Webber, James (fl. 1784-1797) Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 June 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23.6 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Attaches an earlier letter he wrote to Knox, in May 1789 (refer to GLC02437.04193 and GLC02437.04194). Declares that he does not have much to add to the earlier letter's content, but stresses the importance of Knox concluding their business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden as soon as possible. Writes that he is being seriously inconvenienced by the debt Ogden owes.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

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