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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to the Society of the Cincinnati

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03693 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 November 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.6 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

A circular letter to the state societies requesting payment for the balance due to Major L'Enfant (fo Society eagle medals). Spaces for an individual state's name are left blank.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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