31 January 1789
Vernon, F., fl. 1789
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Henry Knox
Written from Demerara (he spells it "Demarara"), likely in present-day Guyana. Writes, "A Confidence in your goodness has embolden'd me to request of you to forward the inclosed to Mr [possibly Stephen] Bruce. I should not presume to trouble you did I know of any safe conveyance other ways - I must beg you to excuse the freedom."
GLC02437.04102