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Marston, John, fl. 1806-1826 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08040 Author/Creator: Marston, John, fl. 1806-1826 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 October 1806 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.8 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he recently encountered Knox's friend General Elliot, and Elliot informed him he had not yet written Knox about a financial transaction. Marston is currently writing to Knox to fill him in on the details, on Elliot's behalf.

Marston, John, fl. 1776-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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