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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Duer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06934 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1797 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 30.3 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Tries to make arrangements to travel to New York, which have so far been unsuccessful. Also discusses his difficulty in selling his property in the Eastern lands and his want of funds as a result.

Duer, William, 1747-1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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