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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Jacob Faesch

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03818 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: 10 March 1788 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 31.8 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

In the hand of William Knox. Replies to a letter from Faesch in which Faesch informed Knox of the death of his wife (GLC02437.03808). Offers Faesch his deepest sympathy and condolences, writing: "We suffer excessive misery at the loss of our dearest connections, but time sooth's and pours his balm into our wounds- We find we must, and that it is truly wise to submit patiently to events we can neither command or avert." Noted as a copy in the docket.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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