Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05345 Author/Creator: Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 March 1792 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.1 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy
Discusses the extensive financial trouble their mutual friend [William] Duer has recently found himself in. Explains payments he has received from General [Henry] Jackson respecting the Waldo patent lands. Has not seen Madam Leval and her associates, but knows they are waiting to have their paperwork translated. Hope to have that performed in Philadelphia, as they cannot have it done in New York. Briefly touches on some business arrangements with Madam Leval.
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