Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03130 Author/Creator: Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 April 1785 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 33 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy
Gibbs transmits a newspaper to Knox in New York. Discusses "the turbulent news of the day," referring to Bostonians' recent decision not to buy goods from resident British "factors," or agents (newspaper not included). Notes that Knox's wife, Lucy, beat him at a game of chess the previous evening.
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