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Joy, Benjamin, 1758-1830 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07335 Author/Creator: Joy, Benjamin, 1758-1830 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 December 1799 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Joy writes Knox about the court summons that he received, along with Henry Jackson and Knox regarding past payments that they have not paid. Joy says, "I had rather pay it out of my pocket than let my name appear in the court." Joy would like some assistance and advice from Knox. Mentions Knox consulting with Benjamin Lincoln.

Joy, Benjamin, 1758-1830
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

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