Van den Brock, Reiner John (fl. 1789-1796) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05834 Author/Creator: Van den Brock, Reiner John (fl. 1789-1796) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 February 1793 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.7 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Says the merchant house he works for, Jacob le Roy & Son, received a letter from a house in Amsterdam asking about land. It seems the Amsterdam Company wants to purchase a tract. Reports that these investors do not do anything trifling and will pay up front. Wants to know what lands in Maine are available. Asks Knox to include the terms.
Van den Brock had worked at the War Department with Knox.
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