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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Duer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04566 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.9 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Duer that he has endorsed a note for $990. Also reminds Duer that he has two other notes for about the same amount, and asks that Duer return them to Knox soon.

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

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