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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

29 September 1801

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Informs Knox he shipped him the articles Knox requested. Comments he has been ill at home for several days. Also discusses several business transactions.

GLC02437.07630

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Autograph letter

to Joseph Peirce

6 October 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Informs Peirce he received the rum, crackers, and a receipt for $800. Discusses various business dealings including his troubling situation with the low price of lime. States, "the low...

GLC02437.07634

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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

19 October 1801

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Informs Knox he received his letter and the $1200. Mentions Mr. Brown is in the country and he will call on Brown once he returns. Also discusses the quantity of lime he has sold for Knox.

GLC02437.07639

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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

23 October 1801

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Discusses business transactions involving Henry Knox and a Mr. Brown. Informs Knox that Brown endorsed Knox's note for $999.

GLC02437.07643

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Autograph letter signed

to Joseph Peirce

9 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Recommends Lieutenant Humphrey [Hooh] to Peirce. States Peirce would be wise to sell the land to Hooh. Says Hooh is a valuable settler and citizen and vouches for his character.

GLC02437.07660