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Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02918 Author/Creator: Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 January 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24 cm, Width: 18.2 cm Order a Copy

Parker, of Daniel Parker & Co., informs Knox that the Superintendent of Finance (Robert Morris) has extended the contract with Parker's firm. Thus, Parker will continue to supply the army with provisions until the following May. Encloses a copy of the contract (not included).

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Parker, Daniel, fl. 1781-1791

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