Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Edward Rutledge
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04094 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 January 1789 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 32.4 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Received his last letter with its enclosures to Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth. Discusses his attempts to publish an advertisement Rutledge had also enclosed, and mentions some research he has been trying to conduct. Declares that he would do anything to help his "dear Departed friend [Nathanael] Greene." Provides a lengthy discussion of elections in the various states.
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