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Neufville, Leendert de, fl. 1780 to William Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00807 Author/Creator: Neufville, Leendert de, fl. 1780 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 May 1780 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23.2 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Discusses an upcoming visit from William Knox and gives thanks for an offer to take care of some business. Writes concerning further business ventures. Author of the letter possibly Leendert de Neufville, most likely related to the de Neufvilles of the merchant firm de Neufville & Son. Stain on address leaf where letter was sealed. Watermarked "D & CB LAU W."

Knox, William, 1756-1795
Neufville, Leender de, fl. 1780

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