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Randall, Thomas (d. 1811) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04879 Author/Creator: Randall, Thomas (d. 1811) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 31.6 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Forwards "a letter for Mr. Lewis" (not included). Notes he received a letter from William Knox regarding business affairs. Provides an extract from William's letter that deals with a bill involving Mr. Freeman and Mssrs Webber & Bicknell.

Randall, Thomas, d. 1811
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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