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Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07630 Author/Creator: Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 September 1801 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 29.7 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Knox he shipped him the articles Knox requested. Comments he has been ill at home for several days. Also discusses several business transactions.

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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