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Tracy, John, fl. 1789-1795 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01440 Author/Creator: Tracy, John, fl. 1789-1795 Place Written: Newburyport, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 June 1782 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.3 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Written by Tracy, of the well-known merchant family from Newburyport, to Major General Knox. Says his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. Jackson, are going to be staying in Philadelphia for the summer and wants his sister to be acquainted with Lucy Knox. Congratulates Knox on his recent promotion.

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