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Sullivan, James, 1744-1808 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03235 Author/Creator: Sullivan, James, 1744-1808 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 January 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 18.9 cm, Width: 15.5 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a variety of financial matters. Mentions bonds and a mortgage involving Mr. Isaac Winslow, as well as investment in the estate of a Major Dench, which is now proving to be insolvent. Date of letter is cited as 8 January 1786, however, docket notes this letter was actually written 8 January 1787. GLC02437.03428 is possibly a response to this letter.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

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