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Procter, Thomas (1739-1806) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04874 Author/Creator: Procter, Thomas (1739-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 March 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 22.4 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses a letter from Captain David Cook (see GLC02437.04873) to Secretary of War Knox explaining Cook's want of money that has forced him to be detained in Philadelphia. Says he would give Cook "forty dollars" if he could, but he is not in a position to do so. Hopes Knox can loan him the money now, and Proctor will make sure Knox is repaid.

Proctor, Thomas, 1739-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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