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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Adams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00403 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 29 July 1776 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Later copy of the original. Notifies Adams' that a founder named Mr. Byers is on his way to Philadelphia to make cannons for the artillery. Seeks Adams' support. Also emphasizes the importance of working copper mines in New Jersey. Adams was then a member of the Continental Congress.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Adams, John, 1735-1826

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