Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Royal Flint
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05858 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: 24 March 1793 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.4 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
References receiving three letters from Flint, two since he was confined. Says the promised acres that were Flint's payment for his help in the purchase of the 2 million acres has been secured in the agreements and covenants with William Bingham. Any further information will be given by Bingham. Says he is too unwell to write in detail, but "the last contract is so circumstanced that it must be returned by us." Says Henry Jackson is going to New York and is empowered to handle Flint's situation.
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