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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Alexander Thomas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04618 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 26 May 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.8 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

In response to a previous letter (see GLC02437.04616), Knox informs Thomas that he would be happy to help in any way possible, but at present, he cannot employ him.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Thomas, Alexander, fl. 1790

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