North, William (1755-1836) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03576 Author/Creator: North, William (1755-1836) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 June 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 32.4 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Asks that Major [George] Turner send a copy of the proceedings of the Society of the Cincinnati's last general meeting (May 1787) to the Massachusetts branch before the 4th of July. Mentions a resolution, presumably discussed at the meeting. Notes that [Pierre] L'Enfant hopes Knox will inform him that he supported the resolution. Reports that he will not be in Boston for the 4th of July. Stamped "N-York" on the address leaf. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Turner was secretary of the May 1787 meeting of the Society of Cincinnati.
[draft]
My dear General,
It will be necessary that Major Turner furnish the Massachusetts society with the proceedings of the General Meeting, before the 4th of July. Not only on our account, but on the account of L' Infant, who I fear will not have much to expect from thence without a letter from you, backing the resolution. It will not be in my power to be in Boston on the 4th of July: but Eustis will be there. I wait only for a wind to begin my voyage. Please to [offer] my respects to your Lady, believe me to be with the greatest respect
Your Obed Servant
W North
N York June 10th 1787.
[address leaf]
The Honorable
General Knox
Philadelphia
[docket]
Major North 10th June
1787 -
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