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Parkman, Samuel (1752-1824) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04520 Author/Creator: Parkman, Samuel (1752-1824) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 February 1790 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 23 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a financial situation involving Samuel Shaw, his business partner, Thomas Randall, Daniel Parker, Messrs Hoffman, and the ship Massachusetts. Writes, "the friendship I bear to Shaw is my only apologie for troubling you with this business & I know his Intrest is very near your heart. his business was in a good train till this unexpected disappointment broke in upon us & set it all afloat."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Parkman, Samuel, 1752-1824

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