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Meade, George, 1741-1808 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06779 Author/Creator: Meade, George, 1741-1808 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 June 1796 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.7 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he has not heard back from Knox on a financial matter and is hurt. Suggests other ways Knox might comply with his wishes if Knox will not follow the plan he suggested in a previous letter.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Meade, George, 1741-1808

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