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Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04757 Author/Creator: Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 October 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Bourne tells Secretary of War Knox that he has settled "with General Jackson the plan of the arrangements of our business according to your wishes." Knox should give Jackson 92 pounds 11 shillings 10 pence by November 10 or 12.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817

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