Randall, Thomas (d. 1811) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05205 Author/Creator: Randall, Thomas (d. 1811) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 October 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 25.5 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
References Knox's letter of 18 October. Thanks Knox for delivering his letter to Captain Anthony. Will not be able to be present at Holker's case as engagements will detain him until 6 November, "when it will be too late to attend the trial." Writes, "I shall endeaver to effect the discount for the two thousand dollars mentioned in your letter when you draw, agreeably to your request." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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I received your favor of the 18th instant and am much obliged by your attention in delivering my letter to Capt Anthony - I am afraid it will not be in my Power to be present in Holkers case as my Bank engagements I have with detain me to make arrangements for them till the 6th of Novemr when it will be too late to attend the trial - I shall endeaver to effect the discount for the two thousand dollars mentioned in your letter when you draw, agreeably to your request.
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