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Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06054 Author/Creator: Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 March 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 30.1 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy

Informs Knox Messrs. Wilhelm H. of Amsterdam will only be able to pay Knox a portion of the money owed. Vouches for his character and is "satisfied for the very respectable character of those Gentlemen, that utmost value has been obtained." Has enclosed his account books. Discusses property damage Knox suffered and possible compensation. Congratulates Knox on his acceptance of Mrs. Harwood's offer regarding a portion of the Waldo patent lands. Respectfully encourages Knox to pay him the balance due on his account.

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Harwood, Hannah Flucker Urquhart, fl. 1774-1796
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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