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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Pieter Johan Van Berckel

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03732 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 December 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Written in the third person and signed in text by Knox. Presents his respects to the Minister of the United Netherlands. Explains that the custom of pallbearers attending the church of the deceased on the Sunday after the funeral is no longer standard custom, but would be courteous. Asks that if the minister agrees, he have the Sexton notify the other gentlemen to attend. See GLC02437.03734 for Van Berckel's letter to Knox. Addressed to "Mr. Brown - New Street," at end. Date from docket.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Van Berckel, Pieter Johan, 1725-1800

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