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Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06702 Author/Creator: Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 April 1796 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.9 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that per Knox's request, he will speak to Mr. [John] McCombs about lime. Discusses the current prices for lime as well as possibilities for shipment.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
McCombs, John, fl. 1796

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