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Randall, Thomas, ?-1811 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05205 Author/Creator: Randall, Thomas, ?-1811 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 October 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 25.5 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

References Knox's letter of 18 October. Thanks Knox for delivering his letter to Captain Anthony. Will not be able to be present at Holker's case as engagements will detain him until 6 November, "when it will be too late to attend the trial." Writes, "I shall endeaver to effect the discount for the two thousand dollars mentioned in your letter when you draw, agreeably to your request." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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