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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Francois, Comte de Broglio

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03617 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 25 July 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Addresses the application de Broglio sent on behalf of his friend, the Baron de Valletiere, for Valletiere's membership into the Society of the Cincinnati. Informs de Broglio that the decision for membership will not be decided until the next general meeting which will take place the following year.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Broglio, Francois, comte de, fl. 1786-1788

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