- GLC#
- GLC02437.06799-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 17 August 1796
- Author/Creator
- Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.8 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Extensive calculations appear on the back page, beside the address and docket. Writes to Knox on a variety of business and social matters. Relates that he has received a letter from Mrs. Knox, and explains about new living arrangements for Mr. [possibly William] Wetmore and his family. Also discusses financial matters, including negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring (he spells it "Bearing"), and encloses two letters from Baring (not present).
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