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Darby, John, fl. 1783 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02555 Author/Creator: Darby, John, fl. 1783 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 September 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Thanks Knox for his kindness and attention. Asks to be made useful in London, England perhaps in relation to Knox's "farming scheme" which Darby states "may enable me to have the pleasure of convincing you of my Sincerity."

Darby, John, fl. 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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