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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Samuel Shaw

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02485 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 September 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 23.6 x 17.8 cm. Order a Copy

Authorizes Shaw to apply to Daniel Parker for a loan on his behalf.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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