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Hodgdon, Samuel (1745-1824) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06744 Author/Creator: Hodgdon, Samuel (1745-1824) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 May 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 23.7 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a furniture sale held for Knox and relates that Hodgdon is putting up his harpsichord for sale as well. Adds that Miss Knox's forte piano is safely on its way to Knox. Mentions sale results and transportation of merchandise.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

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