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Loring, Joshua, 1744-1789 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01477 Author/Creator: Loring, Joshua, 1744-1789 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 July 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

Writes that due to Knox's letter of 12 June, he placed Knox's items at auction. He is not yet sure of the proceeds but estimates them at about 140 pounds. Will write by next post with more information. (See GLC02437.01475 for references to this letter.)

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Loring, Joshua, 1744-1789

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