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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Duer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05657 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 October 1792 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.2 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Asks if Duer approves of the joint bonds between Knox and William Greene as security for the $40,000. Instructs Duer to let him know by sending a note to Mr. King's, where Knox will be having dinner.

Duer, William, 1747-1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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