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Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04419 Author/Creator: Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 November 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 23.2 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Replies to Knox's letter of 27 September (GLC02437.04368). Plans to present his wishes to obtain a foreign appointment. Urges Knox to forward his proposals to the Flucker estate's creditors so Bourne can attend to the matter before the next session of Congress.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817

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