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Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06799 Author/Creator: Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 August 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

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).

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Wetmore, William, 1749-1830
Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848

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