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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Stephens Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06513 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter Date: 3 September 1795 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 32.2 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a business transaction he made with George Meade for the sale of about 50,000 acres of land. Also writes about other financial issues.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
Meade, George, 1741-1808

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