Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Joseph Peirce
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06808 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 August 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 30.6 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to remind Peirce that he wanted him to purchase iron and several other items. Also encloses acceptances from Mr. [Alexander] Baring, and discusses Baring's upcoming trip to Boston. Comments extensively on financial matters, and includes some calculations and a list of people to whom he gave financial notes.
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