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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Pierce Butler

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04303 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 July 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 31.9 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Received his favor via Captain Hall (see GLC02437.04296). Would like very much to be able to help Captain Hall, but he already employs many clerks and does not have any vacancies at present.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822

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