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Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07395 Author/Creator: Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 April 1800 Pagination: 1p. ; 22.4 x 17.8 cm. Order a Copy

Peirce asks Knox if he has "the Goods of Mr. Fluckers." The Committee is planned to meet the next month. He advises Knox to attend the meeting.

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

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