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Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07753 Author/Creator: Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 September 1802 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 19.4 cm, Width: 15.4 cm Order a Copy

Mentions he sent Knox a horse that has only been ridden for two miles. Asks Knox to send him $50 either in gold or silver. Also discusses various people visiting them including Mrs. [Lucy] Knox.

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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