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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Thomas Randall

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06304 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: January 14, 1795 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a business transaction (likely a debt) involving himself, Thomas Randall, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Notes he is in the process of securing the payment on the demand. Appears to discuss possible discounts and notes his house was used as security on the demand and assures payment. Docket notes letter as a draft.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

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