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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) [Letter related to settlement of lands]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10360 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: circa 1784-1806 Pagination: 2 p. ; 40.6 x 24.7 cm. Order a Copy

Text is nearly completely faded, and there does not appear to be a date, recipient, or place writ cited. Mentions [William?] Bingham, William Duer, and the settlement of lands. Letterpress copy.

Circa date range established from the year Henry Knox began his land dealings to the year of his death.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Duer, William, 1747-1799

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