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Bingham, William, 1752-1804 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06769 Author/Creator: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Free frank stamped as "free" and signed by Mr. William Bingham. Writes that he received Knox's letter and understands Knox is very disappointed about Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring's loan falling through. Will be seeing Captain [Joseph] Anthony soon and will try to arrange Knox's business with him. Discusses a variety of business transactions, including land deals.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848
Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

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