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Wilcox, Samuel, fl. 1791 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05085 Author/Creator: Wilcox, Samuel, fl. 1791 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 July 1791 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Provides an opinion of John Houston of Georgia, as Knox requested. Does not doubt that Houston has talents of the first order, together with a cultivated mind improved by a liberal education. Believes he completed his education at the Temple in London. "His moral character is perfectly fair and unimpeachable - and no man perhaps is actuated by more independent, and purer principles of honor and Justice." Has clear judgment, dignified manners, and decision of conduct. Is 40 years old and is rumored to be in debt, but not embarrassingly.

Wilcox, Samuel, fl. 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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