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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Green

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05649 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 October 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Discusses land business in regards to their agreements with William Duer. Says regardless if Duer decides to hold out, he has no claim against him or Green. Continues to discuss his recent negotiations with Duer and his decision to accept other offers: "Some Gentlemen have made me certain offers, which it is my interest to accept and if so, it will not be in my favor to admit any other [person]."

Green, William, fl. 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Duer, William, 1747-1799

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