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Rutledge, Edward (1749-1800) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04448 Author/Creator: Rutledge, Edward (1749-1800) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 21 December 1789 Pagination: 4 p. ; 22.7 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Refers to Knox's letter of 23 November (GLC02437.04420). Thinks an indemnification should be obtained in relation to Nathanael Greene's debts. Discusses Nathanael Greene's association with John Banks. For related documents refer to GLC02437.04447, GLC02437.04449, GLC02437.04497 and GLC02437.04498. Date previously inferred and written in pencil.

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810

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