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Osmont, Louis, fl. 1792 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05372 Author/Creator: Osmont, Louis, fl. 1792 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 15.4 cm Order a Copy

Writing in the third person, Osmont respectfully asks about the best time to visit Knox to get his signature on a deed given to Knox by Mr. [Benjamin] Walker. Visited Knox twice before, but Knox was always engaged. Impresses upon Knox the importance of completing the business in a timely manner.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Osmont, Louis, fl. 1792
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818

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