Penncock, William, fl. 1800 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07442 Author/Creator: Penncock, William, fl. 1800 Place Written: Norfolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 August 1800 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.8 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy
Penncock explains to Knox that he made an advance to his son out of respect for Knox, though Penncock has not actually met Knox. Penncock tells Knox that he would like payment from Knox in the form of money, but would also accept oak plank.
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