Peirce, Isaac, 1722-1811 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02429 Author/Creator: Peirce, Isaac, 1722-1811 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 August 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 33.2 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy
Thanks Knox for helping his son. Complains about a Major [William?] Perkins and his rude behavior. States whenever he tries speaking with Mr. Perkins all he gets is "old damd scoundel and Coars useage as I have not been used to..." Also discusses settling accounts with the paymaster.
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