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Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05693 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 November 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 19 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

In accordance with Henry Knox's previous request, William reports on the character of [William Green], who he refers to as "Mr. G." Says that a mutual acquaintance "has no exalted opinion of Mr. G. although he could not say any thing against him either respecting his personal character or that he has not a large property." William could not ascertain the number of shares Green holds in the bank. Comfort Sands gave a favorable report of Green's character. Nonetheless, William advises Knox to be careful in his negotiations with Green.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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