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Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04739 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 September 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

William Knox describes to his brother, Henry Knox, that the winds were not in his favor as they set sail from Sandy Hook, New Jersey. He has now reached Newfoundland. Remarks that he has not suffered any seasickness, unlike his other companions, Mrs. Green, who is still seasick, and Miss Hunter, who has recovered.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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