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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Bingham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06701 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter Date: 11 April 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 33.1 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Labeled an extract of a letter to William Bingham. Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he has received a letter from Mr. [Joseph] Anthony, who is in great distress about his financial situation. Hopes they can make arrangements to help him. Discusses Bingham's negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring in some detail.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797
Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848

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