King, Rufus (1755-1827) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08156 Author/Creator: King, Rufus (1755-1827) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 16.9 x 15.2 cm. Order a Copy
Asks for his help in obtaining an extract of a letter. Dated added later in pencil.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
[draft]
Wednesday Evening
Dr. General,
Some days since I applied to the Governor for an extract of a Letter which he wrote when Presidt. of Congress - I called on him today but his Secretary had been inattentive and I did not obtain it - will you remind him of my request, and receive the Extract when he has authenticated it -
God bless you, I will tell Mrs. Knox you will soon follow me
Yours affectionately
R King
[address leaf]
General Knox
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