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Robins, Jonathan D. (fl. 1803) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07833 Author/Creator: Robins, Jonathan D. (fl. 1803) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1803 Pagination: 1 p. ; 29.8 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions that he received Knox's last several letters, and updates him on financial arrangements, such as with Joseph Peirce. Discusses other business transactions and shipments via Captain [Edward] Kelleran.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Kelleran, Edward, 1777-?

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