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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Rufus King

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03965 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 August 1788 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 31.8 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Apologizes for missing King when King recently traveled to Boston. Discusses the possibility that King will remain in Massachusetts (perhaps to serve that state in government). Knox and [Nathaniel] Gorham both agree King should "instantly demonstrate [his] intentions" by purchasing a home in Massachusetts.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
King, Rufus, 1755-1827
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

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