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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Benjamin Hichborn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04900 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 April 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.5 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses an appointment (not included) for Hichborn's son. Tells Hichborn, "Mr. Peirce will have commanded the plan for selling the estate - pray see that all is right."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

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