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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06162 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 August 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.6 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions he may not be in town during their visit. Encloses an order for $10,000 at the Bank of the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Informs them they can credit him on his bond and they will discuss the remainder amount when he returns.

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Randall, Thomas, d. 1811
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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