Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04851 Author/Creator: Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 February 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 18.9 x 15.5 cm. Order a Copy
Expresses his gratitude to Knox for introducing him to his Boston connections. He has enjoyed the kind hospitality. Writes, "I want not to know your Business; But tell me only how I can serve you either by lying or cheating or [text loss] for you and I will do it!" Requests Knox tells Miss Breck that he delivered her letter to "her female Friend."
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