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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Edward Rutledge

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04420 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1789 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 36.4 x 22.8 cm. Order a Copy

Approves of the "disinterested kindness" Rutledge has shown to Catharine Littlefield Green. Discusses a loan in detail, noting that it might best be obtained in Europe from men with "independent and unembarrassed fortunes." Discusses the propriety of applying for an indemnification before they know if the loan is successful. Thinks the application to Congress will be successful.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

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