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Bingham, William, 1752-1804 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06465 Author/Creator: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 July 1795 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Expresses his happiness in hearing that Knox and his family have arrived in Thomaston, Maine safely. Mentions going away himself and discusses finances in regards to property and the settlement of various areas of the country.

Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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