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Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06072 Author/Creator: Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1794 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.2 cm Order a Copy

Thanks Knox for their prior conversation and offers his assistance. Informs Knox he disagrees with the amount Knox wants to pay him for his services. Believes his past experience as a public servant and his current situation justifies a higher amount. Explains he has already built one frigate and executed an office of trust. Mentions the benefits of performing the requested duties and seems willing to negotiate the matter. Mount Pleasant is listed as the city, state is not given.

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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