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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Lewis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03331 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 10 November 1786 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Marked "copy." Discusses a financial settlement between Samuel Shaw and Daniel Parker. Writes that a Mr. George Joy, who bears this letter, was commissioned by Mr. Parker to settle his affairs with Mr. Shaw. Discusses signatures on an enclosed (not present) certificate regarding the settlement.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lewis, William, fl. 1786-1800
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Parker, Daniel, fl. 1781-1791
Joy, George, fl. 1786-1795

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