Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to [Samuel] Shaw
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10206 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 September 1785 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 37.8 cm, Width: 22.8 cm Order a Copy
Discusses the financial problems of Broome and Platt. Notes his financial embarrassment after receiving Shaw's report about the state of Broome and Platt. Determines to take goods instead of payment from the company, but is unsure of what to do about the bill that is still owed to a firm in London. Watermarked "I Taylor."
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