Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06719 Author/Creator: Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 April 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 23.7 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that Mr. [likely George] Meade (he spells it "Mead") came to collect Knox's note from Hodgdon this morning. Asks that Knox please send him the note soon, as he wants to renew his credit at the banks. Discusses arrangements he is making with Colonel [Timothy] Pickering regarding Knox's furniture. Mentions a shipment of lumber he is waiting to receive and why he needs it.
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