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Stevens, John, 1749-1838 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03582 Author/Creator: Stevens, John, 1749-1838 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 15 June 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 16.9 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Requests a payment of £180 from Henry Knox in New York currency payable to Thomas Smith to pay the rent of Knox's house. At bottom is a July 20 autograph endorsement signed by Smith to confirm receipt of the payment.

Stevens, John, 1749-1838
Smith, Thomas, fl. 1787

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