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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Stephens Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05264 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 December 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 31.2 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Asks to borrow $5000 for ninety days, per Smith's offer in a previous letter. Will provide a note endorsed by either Mr. [William] Duer or Captain [Thomas] Randall in which he promises to follow specific terms of repayment. Begs his prompt attention to the matter, and hopes to be able to secure the amount by the following Saturday.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Randall, Thomas, d. 1811

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