Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00762 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Pluckemin, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Encloses letters from Baron Johann De Kalb "to some of the most eminent characters in Europe all of them introducing you to the persons they are address'd to and mentioning you connection with me- it will therefor be incumbent on you to deliver them with your own hands" (letters are not included). Intends to obtain more letters of introduction for William from Baron von Steuben. In the margin, notes that Lucy is recovering from a recent illness.
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