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Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05352 Author/Creator: Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810) Place Written: Paulus Hook, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 20.8 x 16.9 cm. Order a Copy

Plans to spend a day or two in Newark and expects his letter will reach Knox before he does. Had recently told Knox he expected Duer would be able to set everything right again within a day or two, but now fears he may not be able to (referring to Duer's recent financial woes). Does not know the extent to which this will affect Knox's plans. Sends his regards to Knox's wife and family. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Duer, William, 1747-1799

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