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Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03592 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 June 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 32.4 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Knox of his children's health, particularly Caroline, who "is so much better as to give us no concern respecting her health." Forwards a letter for Mrs. [Euphemia] Ogden, and ends with a line in French, while signing his name "Guillaume," the French version of William. Stamped "-York" on the address leaf, most likely "N-York." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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