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Rutledge, Edward (1749-1800) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06166 Author/Creator: Rutledge, Edward (1749-1800) Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 August 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the debt owed by their late friend, Nathanael Greene. Mentions Greene had been granted an injunction on the debt prior to his death but is once again going before a judge. Requests Knox to reexamine the evidence on Greene's case. State is not listed, however, Charleston is listed as the city.

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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