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Sullivan, William (fl. 1799-1806) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07291 Author/Creator: Sullivan, William (fl. 1799-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 August 1799 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 24.5 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Sullivan writes Knox to tell him, "the suite of Amory against you and those of Simpson Goodard and Dorr against Genl. Lincoln will come to judgment at the next Supreme Court-you have a right to review.-To exercise the right of review, a bond must be given." Sullivan lets Knox know this so he can prepare. Sullivan writes that all is well with him. Mentions Henry Jackson and Knox's son Henry.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Sullivan, William, fl. 1799-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832

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