17 November 1793
Izard, Ralph, 1742-1804
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Henry Knox
Says he arrived in New York on 15 November and received Knox's letter of 8 November. Is glad that health has been restored to Philadelphia after the yellow fever outbreak. Says that since Washington has settled in Germantown, Pennsylvania for the present, it is probable that Congress will meet there for a few days. Asks to be kept updated on the president's intentions. Is happy that Knox informed him that his housekeeper Mrs. Cortright is well. Reports that two of Mrs. Izard's letters to her were returned unopened and they feared she was dead. Encloses a letter to her and asks Knox to…
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