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MacDonogh, Thomas (fl. 1798-1799) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07236 Author/Creator: MacDonogh, Thomas (fl. 1798-1799) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: 23 February 1799 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 20.4 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

An invitation to Henry Knox, his wife, and daughter to attend dinner from Mr. and Mrs. MacDonogh.
Notes on the docket that seem unrelated to the invitation that mention Noah Humphrey, Beza Ripley, and Amos Saunderson in the context of business arrangements.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
MacDonogh, Thomas, fl. 1798-1799

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