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Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05368 Author/Creator: Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 March 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 22.5 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Regarding Knox's queries about land purchases, Smith declares that he was supposed to present [William] Duer's propositions the previous July, but they have not yet "made their appearance." If his health permits, he plans to leave on a trip on Sunday, and he "doubt[s] much whether he [Duer] will be able to arrang [sic] it within that time." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
Duer, William, 1747-1799

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