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Ripley, Sylvanus, 1749-1787 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00104 Author/Creator: Ripley, Sylvanus, 1749-1787 Place Written: Salem, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 December 1773 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 18.4 cm, Width: 15.2 cm Order a Copy

Expresses regret over the death of a common friend, Mr. Morehead. Indicates that Reverend Whitaker will deliver this letter and probably serve as preacher the following day. Ripley served as a missionary, preacher at Dartmouth College, and professor of theology at Dartmouth as well. He spells his first name Silvanus.

Ripley, Sylvanus, 1749-1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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