Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810 to James Watson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05428 Author/Creator: Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810 Place Written: Newark, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 April 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 18.8 x 15.3 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that he sent a letter to Watson, expecting him to be in New York; however, he has learned Watson is in Philadelphia, so he is writing to him there. Asks Watson to lay out for him a sum of money that Ogden suddenly owes in Philadelphia, and vows to pay him back immediately. Suggests other arrangements for repaying the money. Asks that the money paid tomorrow be paid to General Henry Knox.
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