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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to James Webber, Addington, and Bicknell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03075 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 December 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 33.6 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Knox writes to his brother William Knox's friends (presumably in London). Thanks them for caring for William and aiding his recovery (William suffered from mental illness). Praises them, offering his services in the future.

Webber, James, fl. 1783-1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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