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Bingham, William (1752-1804) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06689 Author/Creator: Bingham, William (1752-1804) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 22.5 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a variety of financial and business arrangements, including negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, the purchase of stocks, and settlers on land Knox owns.

Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848

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