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Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04322 Author/Creator: Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809 Place Written: New Haven, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 August 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Left some of his books and other items in New York during his last visit. Asks if he could trouble Knox to forward them privately to Boston. Describes some of the items. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and their family. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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