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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

30 December 1803

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

Asks about possibly purchasing bricks and lime from Knox, and wonders about cost and delivery.

GLC02437.07840
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Autograph letter signed

to Mr. LeRoy and Mr. Bayard

1794/07/03

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

Discusses a shipping business venture. Comments on French naval activities in the West Indies, including their recapturing of Guadeloupe from the British. Mentions a possible response from Sir John Jervis. Speculates that the French might not only...

GLC02450.08
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Document signed

Financial receipt

1745/01/13

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

GLC01450.347
GLC02437.03343
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

25 November 1786

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

Writes that since his last letter, the loan for raising men to oppose the Indians has been offered, and it has been debated for several days. The reference to "Indians" is code for the troops being raised to suppress Shays's Rebellion. Explains...

GLC02437.03343
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

January 20, 1787

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

Discusses raising troops to fight against the insurgents, in particular to fight under Colonel [possibly Michael] Jackson. Mentions the drive to raise funds for recruiting troops and also procuring supplies, such as for the regiments of General...

GLC02437.03418

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