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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Lewis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04711 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 September 1790 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.8 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Knox acknowledges Lewis's letter of 22 August 1790 regarding "the suit between my friend Major [Samuel] Shaw and Mr. [Holken]." Discusses the evidence that a court commission might need. Says Captain [Thomas] Randall will be able to provide Lewis with the extent of Mr. Craigie's evidence.

Lewis, William, fl. 1786-1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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