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Bingham, William, 1752-1804 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06637 Author/Creator: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 24, 1796 Pagination: 6 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the liquidation of their business, as well as a land purchase made on their behalf by General [Henry] Knox. Is pleased to hear Knox is happy with the business arrangements Bingham made with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Updates Knox with detailed information regarding various land speculation projects. Speaks positively of the new treaty with Spain (see GLC02437.06636). Free frank signed by William Bingham.

Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848

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