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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Royal Flint

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05611 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31.3 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Forwards a letter for William Duer, regarding land in Massachusetts. Asks Flint to obtain an answer from Duer and to inform Knox himself of Duer's development. Also mentions the status of Madame de Leval's security and payments.

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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