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Sullivan, William (fl. 1799-1806) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07347 Author/Creator: Sullivan, William (fl. 1799-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 December 1799 Pagination: 3 p. ; 24.5 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Sullivan received Knox's letter of December 22. He tells Knox, "by General Jackson you will receive a memorandum concerning the bills of Winthrop Mackay and Derby." Sullivan goes on to describe the arrangements with these men and how Knox can get the advantage. Sullivan details the deals so that Knox knows how he can plead his cases. Mr. Derby seems the most fair according to Sullivan.

Sullivan, William, fl. 1799-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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