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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Bingham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04190 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 1 May 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32.6 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Introduces the bearer, Harrison Gray Otis, of Boston. Writes that he is a young gentleman of merit, and Knox is happy to recommend him. Adds that he will gladly be of service to any of Bingham's friends coming to New York. Sends his respects to Mrs. Bingham.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Otis, Harrison Gray, 1765-1848

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