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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06839 Author/Creator: Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 October 1796 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 24.1 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he did not reply until now to Knox's letter from August because he was traveling. The letter from Knox discussed a successful business transaction with Mr. Alexander Baring and the businessmen Willing & Francis. Invites Knox to Boston during the upcoming winter to conclude negotiations. Also complains that Mr. [William] Bingham is still unwilling to help him financially.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797
Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848
Bingham, William, 1752-1804

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