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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06794 Author/Creator: Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 August 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 24.2 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Received Knox's letter, including the $8000 he enclosed. Has settled many of his accounts using the money. Provides details about his financial transactions, and asks for Knox's help with a negotiation involving Mr. [William] Bingham.

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

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