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Wetmore, William (1749-1830) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05757 Author/Creator: Wetmore, William (1749-1830) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 December 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 23 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

Recommends an acquaintance, Mr. [James Henry] Langier, to Knox who wants to move to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and asks Knox to assist him, if possible.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Wetmore, William, 1749-1830

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