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Scott, James, fl. 1806 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08046 Author/Creator: Scott, James, fl. 1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 September 1806 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 18.4 cm Order a Copy

Has recently been informed by Mr. F. Amory that Mrs. Cantor was planning to leave a particular house and asked if Scott intends to purchase it. Provides the price he was offered, and asks him whether Knox "would have me do any thing in the business; & give me any instruction." Adds that his family is in good health.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Scott, James, fl. 1806

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