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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Mary McNeill

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03675 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 18 October 1787 Pagination: 4 p. ; 32.3 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Forwards Mrs. McNeill a statement from the Commissioner of the Marine Department relating to her late husband's account. Says that while he has faith in Col. Walker, who is the Commissioner, suggests McNeill have either himself or another person look at the accounts on her behalf. Describes in detail the account balances and the amount Mr. McNeill had been credited. See GLC02437.03662, .03670, .03708, .03772, .03781, and .03784.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791

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