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Duer, William, 1747-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05656 Author/Creator: Duer, William, 1747-1799 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 October 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

States that [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall are considered "transient merchants," thus their credit is not considered good for long engagements. Discusses a financial matter with Knox, and notes that he hopes to see Knox before he leaves.

Duer, William, 1747-1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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