King, Rufus (1755-1827) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05844 Author/Creator: King, Rufus (1755-1827) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 March 1793 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 32.2 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Tells Knox it is important that he not omit giving the governor of Kentucky the power to protect the road between his state and Virginia. Says that Mr. Edwards should be the bearer of the instructions.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
[draft]
Philad. 6 Mar. 1793
Dear Genl.
It is of importance that you do not omit giving the Governor of Kentucky Power to protect the road between that state & Virginia - Mr Edwards should be the Bearer of the instruction -
Yours &c
R King
Genl. Knox
[address leaf]
Genl. Knox
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