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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06718 Author/Creator: Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 April 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 24.4 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he received Knox's previous letters. Believes Knox is sincere in his desire to help him, but wishes he could say the same for Mr. Bingham, who continues to refuse to help him. Describes the course of action he plans to take to solve his financial crisis, since Bingham will not help him.

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

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