Request for Sale of White Pine & Yellow Oak Planks in Philadelphia
Document 1798Knox informs Humphreys that he has a sizable quantity of white pine and yellow oak planks, and asks if Humphreys could inform him of the possibilities of selling the lumber in Philadelphia.
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Boston 3 April 1798
Dear Sir
I have a quantity of excellent plank on hand, both of White Pine, and yellow oak, from forty to fifty feet in length, and 2 2½ 3 and three and an half inches thick.
Would such plank meet a quick sale in Philadelphia, or could a contract be made for one or two hundred thousand feet to be delivered on or before the first day of July — and at what price?
I will be much obliged to you for the necessary information, directed to me at this place.
I am my dear Sir
with great esteem
Your humble Servt
Knox
[Address:] John a Humphreys
Philadelphia —
[Endorsed:] letter from General Knox 1798
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Knox informs Humphreys that he has a sizable quantity of white pine and yellow oak planks, and asks if Humphreys could inform him of the possibilities of selling the lumber in Philadelphia.
Date
04/03/1798
Author
Recipient
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Boston
Collection
Document number
1798040300001
Page start
1
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Notable persons
Joshua Humphreys
Henry Knox
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Boston