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Knox, William, 1756-1795 to [Henry Knox]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03586 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 June 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Addressee inferred from content. Informs Henry about the health of his children, particularly a daughter who had been ill but is now healthy (see GLC02437.03585), as are Henry's other children. Imagines that Henry's stay at the [Constitutional] convention may be shorter than expected, due to the "Strong parties which exist in Philadelphia, and [which have] pervaded all circles in which you may be." Confirms that he well send subsequent letters to Knox at his lodgings at Samuel Ogden's home.

Knox, William, 1756-1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

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