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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Benjamin Walker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05645 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: 7 October 1792 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Two parts. First part is addressed to Benjamin Walker and discusses a deed to land. Notes he received Walker's letter pertaining to the St. Lawrence lands. Mentions he has repeatedly asked Duer for copies of several notes but that Duer has been unable to locate them. Also discusses Madam de Leval's intention of applying to the Massachusetts Legislature regarding her land claim. Believes if that were to happen the contract will likely be lost. Second part is a copy of a receipt written in Knox's hand from William Duer. Confirms Duer's receipt of money from Knox.

Duer, William, 1747-1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818

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