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Gardner, Joseph, ?-1788 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00579 Author/Creator: Gardner, Joseph, ?-1788 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 April 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 31.4 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Dr. Gardner informs Knox that both his wife and daughter have been successfully inoculated against smallpox, and are feeling well again. Also a French ship has just arrived with 58 cannons, as well as shot, powder, clothing, blankets and tents. Promises to continue writing and offers to do any favors Knox needs.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Gardner, Joseph, ?-1788

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