Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01384 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Elizabeth, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 April 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Written from Elizabethtown, present-day Elizabeth, New Jersey. Had expected to leave for Philadelphia today but the commissioners for the enemy have not agreed on their propositions yet. Is unsure whether they will and hopes to find out today; finds the business tedious. Hopes to be able to leave in four days, and explains that because of the delay, he may only be able to stay in Philadelphia with her and their children for a week.
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