Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Jacob Hull
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05016 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: 20 June 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 18.1 cm Order a Copy
Written by Knox, who refers to himself in the third person throughout. Knox states that he is exempt from the local taxes of Philadelphia the same as any member of Congress. Says this was the case in New York. Says he would only have to pay taxes if he owned and occupied real estate.
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