Tracy, John, fl. 1789-1795 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04006 Author/Creator: Tracy, John, fl. 1789-1795 Place Written: Newburyport, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1788 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 22.6 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Plans to visit Marietta, Ohio in the next few months. Asks Knox for letters of introduction to General Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, and other notables in the area. Docket notes that this letter was answered and letters were sent to St. Clair, General [Josiah] Harmar, and Major [Isaac] Craig.
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