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Anthony, Joseph (fl. 1792-1797) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06699 Author/Creator: Anthony, Joseph (fl. 1792-1797) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 April 1796 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 24.5 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he has tried to make an arrangement with Mr. [William] Bingham regarding money each of them owes. Relates the plan he suggested to Bingham, but says that Bingham will not accept the plan and help relieve him of his "burthen." Hopes Knox might help convince Bingham to agree to a more suitable arrangement.

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bingham, William, 1752-1804

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