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Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06869 Author/Creator: Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 November 1796 Pagination: 4 p. : address : docket ; 31.7 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses arrival and departure of cargo vessels in the Boston area. Mentions working with Captain [Thomas] Vose to acquire goods on Knox's behalf and arrange Knox's financial accounts. Worries that Knox is getting himself involved in too many financial schemes.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

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