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Randall, Thomas (d. 1811) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05505 Author/Creator: Randall, Thomas (d. 1811) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 June 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.3 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Forwards Knox two drafts of money, for $1750 each, and discusses endorsements as well as the transportation of a box for Knox's wife, Lucy. Adds that he expects Samuel Shaw to arrive in the evening. A note at the bottom of the page, written and initialed by Samuel Shaw, relates that Shaw "left Mrs. K. and family in good health on Saturday last."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Randall, Thomas, d. 1811
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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