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Bingham, William, 1752-1804 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06647 Author/Creator: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 March 1796 Pagination: 8 p. : docket ; Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Bingham discusses at length, and in detail, various business arrangements he is making as Knox's agent, particularly regarding land speculation. Mentions the recent actions of the General Court on the subject.

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

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