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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Thomas Rodney

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04352 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 September 1789 Pagination: 2p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he received Rodney's last letter, respecting Rodney's correspondence with the President about Judge [Thomas] McKean and Colonel John Parks (see GLC02437.04345). Believes the President has complete knowledge of the character of these gentlemen, and does not flatter himself that he has special influence over the President. However, if he may be of some use, he will certainly provide his positive opinion.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Rodney, Thomas, 1744-1811
Washington, George, 1732-1799
McKean, Thomas, 1734-1817
Parks, John, fl. 1789

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