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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Henry Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06267 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 December 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31.1 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Appears to discuss financial matters and his various accounts. Mentions he directed [Thomas] Vose to purchase valuable marble and to contact Jackson prior to making any other purchases. Also mentions Henry [Jackson Knox?], his son, will be returning to Boston, Massachusetts.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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