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19 May 1789

Glasbeech, Baron de, fl. 1781-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed a letter from Mr. Thomas Fitsimmons. Asks Knox for a "favorable subscription," a confirmation of Glasbeech's service and monetary relief. A note written at a later date on the top of the document misidentifies Glasbeech as the "Baron de Glasbeck." See GLC02437.04208 and GLC02437.04210 for related documents.

GLC02437.04207

2 June 1789

Glasbeech, Baron de, fl. 1781-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss his impoverished lifestyle and complains of the government owing him money. Asks if perhaps Knox can lend him money, and then when Congress settles his debts he will be able to pay Knox back. Back page features various calculations in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.04230

27 October 1789

Glasbeech, Baron de, fl. 1781-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the payment of debts and the possibility of traveling to the Ohio region.

GLC02437.04398

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