Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to James Bowdoin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03316 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1786 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Writes to introduce Governor Bowdoin to Major [William] North, who is currently Inspector of Troops. Says that North wishes to be included in the line of troops being raised. Comments that he is a citizen of Massachusetts by birth and residence and that he is an honorable and worthy officer.
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