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Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05819 Author/Creator: Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 15, 1793 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Asks Knox to deliver the enclosed letter, which is addressed to a man named Chapen. Adds that since Chapen has business with Knox, Ogden expects Knox will see Chapen soon, so delivering the letter should be no trouble. Will see Knox in a few days and plans to talk with him about Knox's interest in purchasing land in Ogden's village. Would like Knox's directions so a lot can be bought in New York and a house built on it. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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