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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Benjamin Walker [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10247 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: 8 April 1792 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; Height: 40.8 cm, Width: 25.8 cm Order a Copy

Two parts. First part dated 8 April. Mentions an "embarrased situation of Madme de la Val. The agreement with her might be certainly carried into full effect by some means or other." Mentions William Duer and himself having authorized a purchase of land. Attempts to clear up some misunderstanding concerning this land, since it was purchased "for us, and not for any other person." Second part bears the same date as the first. States that he believes "W Duer meant well...relatively to the eastern Land ... " Mentions Henry Jackson and his sudden demand for money. Goes on to discuss more business with purchased land. Sewn binding. Watermarked "T Budgen" and with "G R" under a crest.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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