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Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822 to G. Simpson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00643 Author/Creator: Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822 Place Written: Princeton, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 10, 1798 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses two port notes (not present) for $2,000 to be placed to his credit. Discusses a note that should have been withdrawn by Mr. Wallace. States he will pay the interest and the notary charge as soon as he knows how much it is. Addressed to Simpson in Philadelphia as cashier of the Bank of the United States.

Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822
Simpson, G., fl. 1798

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