Flint, Royal, 1754-1797 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05400 Author/Creator: Flint, Royal, 1754-1797 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 April 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 31.8 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy
Writes to acquaint Knox with the measures he is taking respecting the purchase of lands in Maine. Discusses financial arrangements he has made with General [Henry] Jackson to compensate for the insolvency of their business associate Mr. [William] Duer. Believes Knox would rather they proceed according to these new plans than abandon the purchase of the lands altogether. Comments on possible unfortunate consequences to their land deal with Madame de Leval. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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