Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06673 Author/Creator: Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 23 March 1796 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy
Write to regretfully inform Knox that due to "unexpected embarrassments" they will not be able to continue in business with Knox. Apologize profusely, but seem to ask Knox to pay back what he owes them.
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