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January 23, 1777

Ingersoll, Jonathon, ?-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Promises Knox he will deliver letters to various people for him. Expresses his happiness on hearing that Knox had safely made the trip to Boston. Worries about Mrs. Knox, and comments on Knox's philosophy that "What is is best."

GLC02437.00523

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