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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.03692
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0082] October-December 1787 
Title Gouverneur Morris to Henry Knox about his business idea
Date 1 November 1787
Author Morris, Gouverneur (1752-1816)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence; Business and financial document
Content Description Must decline Knox's offer to participate in a business deal. Explains that the need for him to decide on the matter immediately makes him reluctant to agree. Also argues, "[t]o hold a small Share is not worth our while, to hold a large one, say 1/2 or 3/4, might prove inconvenient." Might consider participating if an opportunity arises at a later date. Noted as private. See GLC02437.03686 for Knox's offer to Morris.
Subjects Revolutionary War General  Finance  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Morris, Gouverneur (1752-1816)  
Place written Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Theme Merchants & Commerce
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Additional Information Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
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