Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Stephens Smith
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05208 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 October 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy
From a conversation he had with William Duer, he is concerned that Smith might have misunderstood the object of his letter and enclosure of 22 October. Tells Smith he may remember a conversation they had "in your house, relative to a favorable accommodation for the preservation of my bank stock." Says that a certain quantity of his private lands in the Waldo Patent will be "sold to you conditionally upon the approbation of your agent." Mentions financial arrangements to pay for it. Says $1,600-$2,000 must be advanced.
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