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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Foster

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03849 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 20 April 1788 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 32.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses Foster's predicament, which involves a petition to Congress regarding Foster's debt. Tells Foster "I shall most chearfully render you every service in my power." Refer to GLC02437.03857 for Foster's reply.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Foster, William, fl. 1788-1789

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