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Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07123 Author/Creator: Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 May 1798 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 33.5 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Lear, Washington's former secretary, encourages Knox to do business with him in the nascent federal city. Says materials are needed to construct the "public buildings."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

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