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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Paschal N. Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06135 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 July 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 31.5 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Expresses his regret at not receiving Smith's request sooner. Informs Smith it would not have been in his power to give him an agency at any late date. Reports a strong interest was made for another gentleman to whom the appointment was given too.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Smith, Paschal N., fl. 1753-1797

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