Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to P. Brett
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04724 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.2 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy
Secretary of War Knox thanks Brett for his letter from 7 July (GLC02437.04647) and looks forward hearing from him more in the future. Also mentions General [John] Maunsell (Maunsell had seen Brett in London, and Brett had updated Knox on Maunsell's voyage from Halifax, in previous correspondence).
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