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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Alexander McDougall

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01975 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 March 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 33.6 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Discusses with McDougall the possible result of his mission, informing him that everyone is anxious for it and continues to deplore the lack of a strong Congress.

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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