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Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05793 Author/Creator: Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 January 1793 Pagination: 1 p. ; 30.6 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses his account against Daniel Parker and Parker's acknowledgment of having received the original sum (not included). Also encloses a receipt from Messrs. Smith & Moses for $29,537.58 to be disposed of for his account with Knox (not included). Wants Knox to acknowledge receiving this by the first possible post. Says he will set sail by next Tuesday.

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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