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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00851 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Bergen County, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 November 1780 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 33.5 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Writes concerning William's safe arrival in Boston. Sends along the good wishes of their sister and Lucy. Discusses the movement of Cornwallis's army and other military affairs.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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