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Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04501 Author/Creator: Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 February 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 22.9 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions the visit of Mr. Hoffman related to some "unfortunate business," which Shaw will try to make as agreeable as possible. Thanks Knox for his militia plan and hopes the country receives and appreciates it.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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