Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04070 Author/Creator: Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 January 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Has received his letter by General [Henry] Jackson regarding adjustments to Mr. Flucker's Estate. Assumes Jackson has told Knox that the creditors Jackson met with do not seem supportive of Knox's proposals. Rather than sign the proposal by himself, he thought it would be better to discuss it with him in person in five weeks when he travels to New York. Sends his best wishes to the President.
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