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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to James Webber

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04290 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 July 1789 Pagination: 6 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Explains that he has received some of the paperwork regarding Webber's business dealings with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden, but has not received all of the paperwork necessary. Adds that a packet will sail in an hour containing paperwork for Webber, including a release signed by Thomas Compson and a sum of money. Discusses various business arrangements between Ogden and Webber.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Webber, James, fl. 1783-1797
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

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