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Bingham, William, 1752-1804 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06494 Author/Creator: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 August 1795 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 23.7 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Discusses land business and mentions an overflowing river that has done quite a bit of damage to the property along its banks. Mentions Knox's upcoming trip to Boston.

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

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