Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Joseph Peirce
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10294 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 March 1794 Pagination: 3 p. ; 38.3 x 24.9 cm. Order a Copy
Writes about continuing to receive supplies from France. Seems annoyed about changes in the arrangements, stating "[t]his therefore had better be the course of the business that is to descend upon the agreements ... in Paris." Discusses Mr. Dunton, writing that "I believe him to be a good workman but I am apprehensive he is too greedy - a stipulation therefore must be made that such a workman as I shall appoint at my own expense shall measure the work - and decide any differences." Mentions payment of employees and other such business concerning the construction of the building. Letterpress copy.
Dunton most likely refers to Ebenezer Dunton, the Boston housewright Knox employed to build his mansion, Montpelier.
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