Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06782 Author/Creator: Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 July 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 23.6 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to inform Knox he has made a tin case to hold the keys to all of Knox's furniture. Has given the case to a Mr. Dinsmore, who will pass it along to Knox upon Dinsmore's arrival in Boston. Discusses financial transactions with Mr. [George] Meade (he spells it "Mead"). Mentions waiting for the arrival of a ship so he can obtain new supplies.
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