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Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06681 Author/Creator: Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1796 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he has had several conversations with Mr. [William] Bingham regarding Knox's bonds, which are payable next month. They are apparently unsure whether Knox will be able to pay his bonds off on time. Anthony relates that Knox's creditors visited him to say they will expect Knox's payment when due. Discusses how best to handle this situation.

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bingham, William, 1752-1804

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