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Randall, Thomas, ?-1811 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06312 Author/Creator: Randall, Thomas, ?-1811 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 January 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 24.8 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Henry Knox, [Joseph] Anthony, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Expresses his joy in hearing that Knox has settled his payment of $12,000 with Crammond. Continues to discuss the interest on the debt and the "distressing" situation that he, Randall, is in. States, "I should not have pressed you in this manner for this payment - but my situation is realy [sic] distressing - for God sake, exert yourself in my behalf..."

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Crammond, William, fl. 1795
Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

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