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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02126 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 May 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.4 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses an "atrocious violation of the Laws of Nations" by a Mr. Honniwell and urges a just punishment for the crime. See GLC02437.02125 for a related document.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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