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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.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Peirce, Isaac, 1722-1811
Perkins, William, 1742-1802

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