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Randall, Thomas, ?-1811 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06347 Author/Creator: Randall, Thomas, ?-1811 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 February 1795 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 25.7 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the dire state of his finances and debts. Mentions Mr. Crammond, one of his creditors. States "my creditors have not yet met me and my situation is so intangled & complex that I fear it will end in my total ruin."

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

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