Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Duer
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05402 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 April 1792 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Writes that he received Duer's last letter and will be happy to help settle his accounts with the Treasury. Has not written to Duer since his financial misfortune, but this has merely been due to his busy schedule and not from lack of friendship. Adds he has corresponded with Duer's wife, Lady Kitty (Catharine Alexander Duer) (see GLC02437.05386). Assures Duer he cares just as much for him now as before. Discusses some business matters, including Madame de Leval's settlement of their lands in Maine. Encourages him to keep up his spirits. Signs his name with the initial K.
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