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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Samuel Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03661 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 September 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Thanks Ogden for information related to a tract of land for sale near Ogden's residence (near Trenton, New Jersey). Expresses his opinion that the land is over priced, but nonetheless, he is still willing to purchase it. Sends his regrets regarding Mrs. Ogden's recent illness. Refer to GLC02437.03657 for Ogden's letter to Knox.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

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