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Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809 to Henry Knox [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08233 Author/Creator: Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809 Place Written: Calcutta, India Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1776-1794 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Discusses trade between America and India, where he seems to be at present. Also describes their present situation and informs Knox that they are doing well. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809

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