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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00859 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Bergen County, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 November 1780 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 33.3 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy

Welcomes his brother William home and makes plans to have him come for a visit. Also discusses the transportation of goods back home from overseas.

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

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