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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Rebecca Bowes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05624 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 September 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 32.9 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Responds to Mrs. Bowes request for money, stating that he himself is on a tight budget, but still forwards her a note to draw $50.

Bowes, Rebecca, fl. 1791-1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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