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Bingham, William (1752-1804) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06697 Author/Creator: Bingham, William (1752-1804) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 April 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 22.7 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions business arrangements with General [David] Cobb regarding land settlements in the Waldo patent. Discusses financial arrangements and the value of lands Knox owns, as well as European business associates.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Cobb, David, 1748-1830

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