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Duer, William, 1747-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05448 Author/Creator: Duer, William, 1747-1799 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 May 1792 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a conversation he had with General [Henry] Jackson about business, but feels he needs to speak to Knox directly about their arrangements. Considers their attempts to purchase land in Maine. Comments on his own character and the damaging nature of his debt. Mentions a land purchase by Mr. [Samuel] Ogden.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

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