Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Bingham
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06629 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 February 1796 Pagination: 5 p. : docket ; 33.2 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy
Marked as an extract from a letter to Bingham. Discusses the merits of a sale to a Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, alleging that it may not furnish the funds they need. Is concerned about potentially having to sell his estate in the Waldo patent, just as it is beginning to turn profitable. Contains some financial accounting.
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