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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06735 Author/Creator: Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 May 1796 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 24.4 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Received Knox's recent letter, and was sad to learn of the deaths of two of Knox's children. Sends his condolences to Knox and his wife. Reports that he has staved of requests by their creditors for monies owed, by renewing their obligations using bank notes. Adds that Mr. [William] Bingham will not "condescend to converse with me on the subject," but that he will keep his mind tranquil.

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

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