Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06073 Author/Creator: Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1794 Pagination: 2 p. ; 30.8 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Knox he sent out notifications to his properties and mentions hiring a gardener. Asks Knox to provide the gardener with instructions. Also speaks of the possibility of war and the impact it will have. Mentions the people's unfavorable opinion of China.
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