Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Edward H. Robbins
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04125 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 22, 1789 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy
Thanks him for his last letter. Reports that he has only received a statement from Robbins about the "present situation of the reference." Robbins's plan appears "highly judicious." Believes it would be an injustice to accommodate an obsolete claim any further. Asks him to decide on the matter in conjunction with Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn and the Winslows. Discusses the effects of antifederalists in the Legislature. Mentions the election of General [George] Washington for President and [John] Adams for Vice President.
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