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Randall, Thomas, ?-1811 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06184 Author/Creator: Randall, Thomas, ?-1811 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 August 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 33.2 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the death of their friend, Samuel Shaw (Knox's former aide-de-camp). Informs Knox the ship Washington arrived safely; however, the ship Industry has not arrived. Notes the voyage is not as lucrative since the Industry never arrived. Requests Knox to discharge his bond against them.

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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