Foster, William, fl. 1788-1789 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03913 Author/Creator: Foster, William, fl. 1788-1789 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 June 1788 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23.2 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy
Expresses his disappointment that his debt was sold. Of Congress, writes "... how that honourable Body could exclude my petition & afterwards dispose of the Debt on less advantageous terms than I offered I cannot reconcile- but will not suppose that to be the true case & therefore conclude I am misinformed- a state of suspense is the most disagreeable."
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