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Van Cortlandt, Augustus, 1728-1823 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03656 Author/Creator: Van Cortlandt, Augustus, 1728-1823 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 September 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 30.1 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Asks Knox to forward an enclosed document (not included) to John Doughty. Docketed by Knox: "From Augustus Van Cortland Esqr, enclosing a bond of collateral security of Major Doughty which is to be delivered to his order."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Van Cortlandt, Augustus, 1728-1823
Doughty, John, 1754-1826

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