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Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01380 Author/Creator: Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 April 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy

Writes to discuss a new lime-burning agreement negotiated in Boston by Mr. Wheaton. Notes the risk incurred by Wheaton since he is so close to Penobscot, a Tory stronghold. Discusses a recent illness, and the quartering of Major Strauss's company at his house. Comments on the value of "depreciation notes" and "consolidating notes" in Knox's finances. See GLC02437.01404 and GLC02437.01406 for related information.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

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