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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07583 Author/Creator: Sullivan, William (fl. 1799-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 August 1801 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.1 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy

Reports since the agreement had not been punctually performed, [Thomas?] Winthrop has the opportunity of making the performance [agreement?] more to his liking. Notes they have agreed upon the principles and the papers will be sent to Knox in the next week.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Sullivan, William, fl. 1799-1806
Winthrop, Thomas, fl. 1801

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