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Benny and Rogers, fl. 1791 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04948 Author/Creator: Benny and Rogers, fl. 1791 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 May 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy

The firm Benny & Rogers write Secretary of War Knox to tell him that they received his "favor, covering Mr. Duers acceptance for 488 50/100 Dollars" as payment for two sets of maps. Free frank signed by Benny and Rogers and "Free" stamped on address leaf.

Benny, fl. 1791
Rogers, fl. 1791
Benny and Rogers, fl. 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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