Randall, Thomas, ?-1811 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03081 Author/Creator: Randall, Thomas, ?-1811 Place Written: Guangzhou, China Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 December 1784 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.8 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Randall, who accompanied Samuel Shaw to China, thanks Knox for the "many civilities received in your family." Of Knox's family, writes "My heart retains so lively a sense of them, that no distance can ever efface it." Notes that Shaw, Knox's former aide, will personally deliver this letter to Knox.
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