Tracy, Nathaniel, 1751-1796 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03097 Author/Creator: Tracy, Nathaniel, 1751-1796 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 17, 1785 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy
Reports on the condition of Knox's brother, William, who is in London. Describes William's condition: "Your brother is not so well as he was- he requires the immediate attention of one or two persons, & is sometimes disposed to be mischievous- in my opinion, it is impossible to send him home at present." Assures Knox he will meet Dr. [Monro] the following day to solicit care for William (possibly referring to Dr. John Monro, noted for his study of insanity).
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