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Platt, Richard (1755-1830) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05503 Author/Creator: Platt, Richard (1755-1830) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 12 June 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket :; 23.1 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Requests Knox to ask around for information regarding the bankruptcy laws in Pennsylvania and how to take advantage of them. Signature is clipped. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Platt, Richard, 1755-1830

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