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Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03138 Author/Creator: Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 May 1785 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23.1 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

Webber reports on the condition of Henry's brother, William, who suffered from mental illness. Writes, "Tis with great pleasure I can inform you that Mr W Knox is abundantly more compos'd and steady now, than he was, generally is recollected, but at intervals light and wavering..."

Webber, James, fl. 1783-1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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