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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.06665
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0129] January-March 1796 
Title John McCombs to Henry Knox about purchasing lime
Date 17 March 1796
Author McCombs, John (fl. 1796)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence; Business and financial document
Content Description Writes to remind Knox of a discussion they previously had regarding lime McCombs wanted to buy from Knox and have delivered to the eastern end of Long Island. Relates that they were unable to work out the logistics of the purchase, but would like to ask again to make arrangements to purchase the lime. Asks what price Knox is requesting, and considers delivery options.
Subjects Finance  Industry  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  McCombs, John (fl. 1796)  
Place written New York, New York
Theme Merchants & Commerce; Industry
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
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