Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.06793-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
29 July 1796-2 August 1796
Author/Creator
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

The first portion of the letter, dated 29 July, asks Knox some questions about poultry and chicken coops Knox owns. Also reports that one of Knox's attorneys, John Hale, has died. The second portion, dated 2 August, mentions furniture and finding a tenant for a house. Also reports on several other matters, including the arrival of a vessel and the imminent return of William Bingham and family. Includes a list of goods shipped as well.

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