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Jarvis, Samuel G., fl. 1777-1794 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00613 Author/Creator: Jarvis, Samuel G., fl. 1777-1794 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 June 1777 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Apologizes for not writing Knox sooner. Reports that he sent Knox wine the previous Sunday. Writes, "I think it impossible my Dear Friend that our Country can be so ungratefull as to put a foreigner over your Head but should they be so foolish & unjust you have Friends at Home that will study to make your life happy... if we are to be directed by Frenchmen, fare well Liberty..."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jarvis, Samuel G., fl. 1777-1794
Coudray, Phillippe du, 1738-1777

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