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Swan, James, 1754-1830 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04836 Author/Creator: Swan, James, 1754-1830 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 23, 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Informs Knox that "the Count Montmorin, Minister for foreign affairs here, has written Mr. Otto, chargé des affaires auprès le Congrès, to use his influence with the President that the proposals of Schweizer Jeanneret & Co. should be accepted." Discusses plans for America to borrow money from Frenchmen. Notes that plans can now go forward if the terms are as favorable as borrowing from Holland. Continues discussing financial matters related to the Committe of Finance and Schweizer Jeanneret & Co.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Swan, James, 1754-1830

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