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Bingham, William, 1752-1804 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06703 Author/Creator: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 April 1796 Pagination: 4 p. ; 22.7 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses business arrangements he is making with General [David] Cobb. Mentions the difficulties facing the Bank of the United States, as well as those who have to repay the bank money they owe. Comments on a variety of business matters, including a bank note owed by Colonel [Samuel] Hodgdon and negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848

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