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Duer, William, 1747-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06310 Author/Creator: Duer, William, 1747-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 17, 1795 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Appears to discuss a business transaction involving Knox. Notes he will send his acknowledgement on both sums [of money?]. Wishes him good health and contentment.

Duer, William, 1747-1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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