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Flint, Royal, 1754-1797 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05407 Author/Creator: Flint, Royal, 1754-1797 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 April 1792 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 31.9 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he cannot answer all the questions Knox has posed to him, but he can assure Knox that he has not taken any measures which are against Knox's interest or wishes. Explains how Mr. [Henry] Jackson told him a purchase fell through right around the time Mr. [William] Duer's finances fell apart. He had to act quickly and take new measures. Is pursuing another deal, slowly and cautiously, with the help of Colonel [Benjamin] Walker. Assures him that he has not done anything to damage Knox and needs Knox's support for the project to continue. Tries to convince Knox not to be unhappy with the arrangements and to help him.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818

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