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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to [Clement] Biddle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03131 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 April 1785 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 23.4 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Replies to a letter from Biddle. Writes, "the news of your misfortunes deeply afflicted me..." Does not know precisely what business he will oversee as Secretary at War, but promises that if an opportunity arises, he will appoint Biddle to work in the War Office under his direction.

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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