Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to James McHenry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03072 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 December 1784 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 19.7 x 16.1 cm. Order a Copy
Recommends James Walker, who was previously employed by the Congressional Board of War. Notes that Walker will be presenting his case before Congress in an attempt to receive compensation for his service in the Revolutionary War. Asks that McHenry, a Continental Congressman, support his case.
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