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Glasbeech, Baron de, fl. 1781-1789 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04230 Author/Creator: Glasbeech, Baron de, fl. 1781-1789 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 June 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 15.3 cm Order a Copy

Writes to discuss his impoverished lifestyle and complains of the government owing him money. Asks if perhaps Knox can lend him money, and then when Congress settles his debts he will be able to pay Knox back. Back page features various calculations in Knox's hand.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Glasbeech, Baron de, fl. 1781-1789

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