Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Clinton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02817 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 4 December 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.2 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes on behalf of a Mr. Parker who is "sollicitous [sic] to open an account in this City for the sale of merchandise." Introduces him to Governor Clinton and gives a character recommendation. Body of letter in the hand of Knox. Signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.
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