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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00197 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Watertown, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 July 1775 Pagination: 1p. : docket ; Height: 20.7 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Longs to see her, but must be of service to his country. Sends her copies of the addresses made in Congress and directed to generals George Washington and Charles Lee (not included).

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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