Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Joseph Williams
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03312 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Springfield, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 October 1786 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 29.6 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy
Had wanted to see Williams in order to talk about "the business" (likely referring to Shays' Rebellion). Writes he is relying on Williams to protect the military stores "in every event, for which you shall be amply compensated." Asks him to continue with the methods he mentioned when they spoke.
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