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Autograph letter signed

to John Gleason

5 June 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Is sending, via Captain [Edward] Kelleran, a variety of cargo such as corn and rum, as well as some articles for Captain [Thomas] Vose. Discusses several shipping issues.

GLC02437.07859

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Autograph letter signed

to John Gleason

24 June 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Mentions a shipment of various goods he has ordered sent to Captain [Thomas] Vose by way of Captain Kelleran. Discusses his lime business, especially focusing on the necessity of preparing good quality lime, and on the price he is getting for...

GLC02437.07865

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Manuscript letter signed

to Henry Knox

6 March 1806

Gilbert & Dean (firm)

The firm of Gilbert & Dean writes to Knox regarding his financial accounts.

GLC02437.08012

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Autograph letter signed

to John Gleason

4 June 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Received his recent letter. Discusses the lime business. Mentions that articles Gleason asked Knox to order will soon be sent by the firm of Wales & Beale. Refers to a financial transaction, as well as to woodcutters who work for Knox's lime...

GLC02437.08027

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Autograph letter signed

to John Gleason

21 June 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Writes that the articles Gleason asked for have been shipped via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran. Discusses the difficulties his lime business is facing, as well as his current economic difficulties.

GLC02437.08030