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Post, Anthony, fl. 1780-1790 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04804 Author/Creator: Post, Anthony, fl. 1780-1790 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 December 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 32.7 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

Major Post talks about the valuables from Knox's New York City home being transported to Philadelphia. Some things were damaged despite Post's efforts. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Post, Anthony, fl. 1790

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