Giles, James, fl. 1776-1785 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03089 Author/Creator: Giles, James, fl. 1776-1785 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 January 1785 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23.8 x 19.1 cm. Order a Copy
Asks Knox for assistance in obtaining the depreciation of pay for his service during the Revolutionary War. Expresses his hope to settle his accounts with the New York Legislature. Writes that although he fares well as a lawyer in New York, he does not expect "to be amongst the foremost in the Profession" because his studies were neglected during the time he served in the military.
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