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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Related documents | Ebenezer Stevens to Henry Knox about lime purchase and delivery |