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Bingham, William, 1752-1804 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07002 Author/Creator: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 July 1797 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

Informs Knox to expect a visit from Alexander Baring and discusses the possibility of having settlers for some of Knox's property, as well as other land business.

Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848

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