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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00206 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Danvers, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 October 1775 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 18.6 cm, Width: 13.9 cm Order a Copy

Seeks a response to an earlier inquiry about finding a strong horse for an acquaintance (see GLC02437.00205). Indicates that he will leave for Newbury today and hopes for better luck collecting monies there. Asks William to entertain a man named Mr. Davis "in the best manner the house can afford." Notes that he received the letter from James Rivington William forwarded. Claims that he plans to get William a commission before returning to Worcester (see GLC02437.00203). Lucy Knox was staying in Worcester.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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