Parsons, Samuel H., 1737-1789 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03627 Author/Creator: Parsons, Samuel H., 1737-1789 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 July 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.6 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy
Asks Knox whether or not there is a post established near the Pittsburgh area since he will be travelling there soon. Mentions that their "State Society" (likely referring to the Society of Cincinnati) have made provisions to pay their portion of the sum owed to Major [Pierre] L' Enfant. Noted as written in Middletown.
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