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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to President and Directors of the Bank of New York

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01561 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: August 26, 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Secretary of War Knox transfers a letter from President Washington (not included). He requests a $10,000 loan and additional monies when needed for the commissioners negotiating treaties with Indians. Letter written from the "War Office."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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