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Hays, Moses M., 1739-1805 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05184 Author/Creator: Hays, Moses M., 1739-1805 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 October 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Hays writes on behalf of John Coffin Jones. Responds to the letter Knox sent to Jones related to obtaining sea letters for Captain Josiah Roberts. States that since the ship is ready to sail soon, the owners would like the letters forwarded "with all speed." Henry Jackson said he was going to contact Knox for help getting a letter from the Spanish ambassador, and Hays notes that the owners will be grateful for Knox's assistance.

Hays, Moses Michael, 1739-1805
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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