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Wales & Beale, fl. 1795-1806 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07964 Author/Creator: Wales & Beale, fl. 1795-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 1803-1806 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 25.4 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

The firm of Wales & Beale writes to discuss a financial transaction between Knox and Mr. [Elisha] Sumner. They also mention Knox's accounts in general, such as those related to his lime business.

Wales & Beale, fl. 1795-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Sumner, Elisha, fl. 1804-1805

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