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William Duer

Biographical Sketch Federalist lawyer, developer, & land speculator fr. New York City. Assistant Sec. Treas. Involved in Scioto Company deal. Bankrupt 1792; debtor's prison for rest of life. Army contractor.
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Associated Documents
(15 total)
  • Enclosed clothing contract
  • William Duer discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
  • Memorial from Colonel Antony Walter White
  • Petition of Major General Spencer
  • Henry Knox writes to William Duer
  • Knox discusses accounting matters with Duer
  • Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
  • Dollar Amount of Certificates
  • Duer writes to Knox regarding accounting matters
  • Duer forwards a letter to Knox
  • Know writes to Duer regarding the supply of rations
  • Letter Citation
  • Plans for Arrival
  • Knox discusses maps and militia with Duer
  • Reference to printed register

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