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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Joseph Peirce [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10303 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript letter Date: 24 June 1794 Pagination: 3 p. ; 40.3 x 27 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses taxes and states "in case of all taxes in future, it would be much more acceptable to me, and more civil, that he would notify you [Jackson] ... " Continues writing about taxes and the possible ramifications of an increase. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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