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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Sullivan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07367 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 February 1800 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Knox calls Sullivan's "arrangement with Mr. Lowell...perfectly satisfactory." Says Henry Jackson will sign the note. Knox is also happy with Mr. Derby's arrangement. Knox asks, "if you could arrange with Mackay and Winthrop for postponement, or compromise it would be a great relief."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Sullivan, William, fl. 1799-1806

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