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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Alexander Hamilton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04738 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 September 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 30.8 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Knox informs Hamilton that "Mr. Tyler of Deer Island in the Province Maine has shown a statement of his case drawn up by Judge Sewall." Knox wants to check that the business meets Hamilton's approval.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

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