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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Doctor Monro

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03187 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 September 1785 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 33.2 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Writes a note thanking Doctor Monro of London for treating his brother William Knox's insanity. Is happy to hear of William's recovery and is very glad Doctor Monro's excellent reputation in America proved to be accurate in his successful treatment of William's malady.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Monro, John, 1715-1791
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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