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Green, William (fl. 1792) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05670 Author/Creator: Green, William (fl. 1792) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 October 1792 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses a release (not included). Asks for his signature for a document related to his business with William Duer. Sends a draft of a reassignment for Knox to browse. Further discusses the business related to Duer, urging Knox to hurry so that "no time is to be lost."

Green, William, fl. 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Duer, William, 1747-1799

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