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Duer, William (1747-1799) to William Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04404 Author/Creator: Duer, William (1747-1799) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 November 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 17.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Sends Knox an account of his due bill for $150. Docket notes that this document relates to salary.

Duer, William, 1747-1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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