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Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04193 Author/Creator: Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797 Place Written: London, England Type: Manuscript letter Date: 5 May 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 23.6 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Marked "copy." Thanks him for his last letter. Discusses financial matters, specifically the receipt of a bill of exchange worth 250 pounds from the Compsons [brothers Thomas and Joseph] and whether or not it shall be paid. Also sends his compliments to Knox's brother William, and declares he plans to write William by the next packet. Adds that he hopes soon to be able to close business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Copy of GLC02437.04194.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Webber, James, fl. 1783-1797
Compson, Joseph, fl. 1789
Compson, Thomas, fl. 1789
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

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