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Green, William (fl. 1792) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05688 Author/Creator: Green, William (fl. 1792) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 November 1792 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 25.1 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses their financial agreement involving William Duer. Includes information copied from a note written by Duer (for a full copy of the note, refer to GLC02437.05687). Hopes that since Knox cannot travel to Green's location, he will appoint someone with "plenary powers" to conduct business in his stead. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Green, William, fl. 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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