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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 [List of articles sent to Harry Knox]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04987 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph document Date: 10 June 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

List of items that Knox sent to his son Henry Knox at Princeton, New Jersey. The items include: two morning gowns, one white waistcoat and breeches, and one nankeen. Sent nine books useful in a classical education. Also sent a green satchel and some apples. List is not in Knox's handwriting. Two additions to list and docket are in Knox's hand.

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