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Eustis, William, 1753-1825 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01233 Author/Creator: Eustis, William, 1753-1825 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1781 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

Explains that he is sending a letter to a man named Mr. Storey, using Knox "to cover and convey the enclosed letter," which is described as having great personal importance to Dr. Eustis. Eustis was a surgeon for the Continental Army during the Revolution. The letter to Storey is not included.

Eustis, William, 1753-1825
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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