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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Abijah Hammond

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06700 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 April 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 33.1 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Received his recent correspondence. Is very concerned to hear of Hammond's financial difficulties, especially considering his own inability to pay the remittance he owes to Hammond. Discusses in detail the financial situation of himself, Hammond, Colonel [William Stephens] Smith, and his agent Mr. [William] Bingham.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
Bingham, William, 1752-1804

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