Duer, William, 1747-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05871 Author/Creator: Duer, William, 1747-1799 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1793 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 28.5 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy
Encloses a paper which his clerk omitted to previously send along (not included). Reports "I cannot well conceive what Mr. [William] Lewis means by saying that, the Vouchers I sent will not be admitted as Evidence - The Originals must be undoubtedly produced in the Part of the United States, in order to establish their Advances." Believes the balance claimed by the U.S. is not well founded. Says Daniel Parker's testimony will be important. Trusts every effort will be made to postpone the trial. Address leaf has been partially cut off.
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