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Geoffrey, Nicholas, fl. 1798-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07304 Author/Creator: Geoffrey, Nicholas, fl. 1798-1799 Place Written: Newport, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 August 1799 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Geoffrey tells Knox that his nephew Francis Flucker owes Geoffrey a small balance from credit Francis secured from him in 1798. Geoffrey produces a copy of the letter Francis wrote him on 6 November 1798 requesting the loan.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Geoffrey, Nicholas, fl. 1798-1799

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