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Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07376 Author/Creator: Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March 1800 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 25.2 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Peirce has spoken with "[Master] Flucker" about their business. Say that a vessel "is advancing for Liverpool but is not yet begun to load." Peirce says, "I mention this for your Government."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

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