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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Lowell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01650 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 October 1782 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 33.2 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Recounts the story of young Isaac Winslow, who had been taken to Canada at age 11 by his loyalist father, upon the outbreak of hostilities. His parents are now dead, and his other family is in Boston. He wants to be in service to his country. Knox would like to exchange him, or help him return to Boston. See GLC02437.01408 and GLC02437.01649 for related information. Also discusses Congress's debates over payment of military officers.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lowell, John, 1743-1802
Winslow, Isaac, 1763-1806

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