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Bingham, William, 1752-1804 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07156 Author/Creator: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 July 1798 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Expresses sympathy over Knox's disappointment at not getting a loan and discusses various financial matters such as the Eastern lands, payment to the National bank and bonds.

Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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