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Bingham, William, 1752-1804 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06730 Author/Creator: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 May 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 23.1 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Sends his condolences on the loss of two of Knox's children and hopes the rest of his children do not fall ill. Reports that his own children have been sick but have fortunately recovered. Discusses financial matters.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Cobb, David, 1748-1830

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