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Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06280 Author/Creator: Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 December 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Informs Knox he received the case of marble and has shipped it off along with some rabbits. Discusses the sum of money owed to Mr. [possibly John] Smith. Also mentions some undisclosed business being completed with the Brinleys and the continuance of a bond. Marked as private on the address leaf.

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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