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to François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld Liancourt

Wishes de Liancourt had a safe trip to Boston and discusses other business. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's home in Maine.

GLC02437.06542

to Henry Knox

No addressee or author listed, but previous research suggests that the letter was written by the Duc de Liancourt, to Henry Knox. This information is written in pencil on the document. Declares that he had been meaning to write to Knox for a long...

GLC02437.06646

to Henry Knox

Expresses his satisfaction with the duc de Liancourt's tour of the country and his wish that Knox will make his visit sooner than planned.

GLC02437.06548

to Henry Knox

Recommends a young man to Knox who is interested in engineering.

GLC02437.06584

to Henry Knox

Discusses his move from Philadelphia to Savannah, Georgia, and his reception in there. Provides his impressions of that place and the people there, as well as their beliefs about the nature of government. Mentions some business matters relating to...

GLC02437.06725

to Henry Knox

Discusses his recent departure from Knox's house, where he was visiting. Speaks warmly of the Knox family's hospitality and kindness. Reports that a serious illness has taken hold of the region, killing several people. Mentions a mare Dr. [William...

GLC02437.06830

to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped as "free" above address and signed by Mr. Bingham. Is happy to learn Knox's sick child is out of danger. Hopes to be able to announce an offer by Mr. [Alexander] Baring very shortly to conclude their financial negotiations....

GLC02437.06740

to Henry Knox

Read about Knox's misfortune in the papers and sends his respects (may be referring to the recent deaths of two of Knox's children).

GLC02437.06742

to Henry Knox

Date's month is partially legible, but a note added later suggests it is December. Assures Knox of his friendship and stresses that Knox should not doubt him. Informs him that he will leave to visit Knox tomorrow.

GLC02437.06849

to Henry Knox

Discusses a trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and travelling.

GLC02437.06558

to Henry Knox

Signed by "Joseph Peirce & Son." Contains three notes. The first informs Knox what goods are being shipped to him on board Captain Keller's vessel. The second asks Knox to tell the Duc de Liancourt that letters of his were sent. The third tells...

GLC02437.06823

to Henry Jackson

Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Regrets that he has not had time, until now, to respond to Jackson's last letter. Reports that the vessels that usually transport their goods are detained on the river due to tides....

GLC02437.06841

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will be leaving to return to France next fall and thanks Knox for his kindness and friendship. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.06999

to the Duke de Liancourt

Writes to correct the Duke's misconception of Knox's attitude toward the French and France as a country.

GLC02437.07000