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Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06670 Author/Creator: Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 23.7 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a recent negotiation he has been pursuing on behalf of Knox. Will forward a more complete statement about the negotiation soon. Will see Mr. [William] Bingham this morning and speak to him on the subject, but advises Knox to consult him as well, as "time is short, and requires immediate attention." Explains also that he has begun his own construction project, and hopes his lumber will arrive soon.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Bingham, William, 1752-1804

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