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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Eustis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03853 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 April 1788 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Signed "H.K." Replies to a letter from Eustis pertaining to two sons of the "late amiable and gallant Genl [Joseph] Warren," noting he will attempt to persuade some of the members of Congress to extend the public bounty to Warren's youngest son.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Eustis, William, 1753-1825
Warren, Joseph, 1741-1775

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