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West, Benjamin, 1738-1820 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00049 Author/Creator: West, Benjamin, 1738-1820 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 March 1773 Pagination: 1p. +addr.+docket. 21.2 cm. x 16.7 cm. Order a Copy

Indicates that he has sent six pounds to settle his account and lists books and periodicals he would like to purchase.

West, Benjamin, fl. 1773
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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