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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to John Gleason

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08022 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 April 1806 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 31.4 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a letter Gleason sent him, with news of the malicious behavior of a third party (possibly the firm of Bicknel & Simmons). Comments on his relationship with Bicknel and Simmons, as well as their financial arrangements.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Gleason, John, Jr., 1758-1822
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Thatcher, Ebenezer, 1778-1841
Bicknel & Simmons, fl. 1806

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