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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 [Obligation between Henry Knox, Samuel Ogden and William Duer]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05495 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 8 June 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.2 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Knox signs with his initials. Outlines a financial transaction between Knox, Ogden and Duer regarding their purchase of townships (in Maine).

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