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Davis, Daniel (1762-1835) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07922 Author/Creator: Davis, Daniel (1762-1835) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 March 1805 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 18.5 x 15.3 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that his client, a General Derby, insists on him bringing suit against Knox, General [Benjamin] Lincoln and General [Henry] Jackson for monies owed to Derby. Assures Knox that he means no ill will but has to follow the wishes of his client.

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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