Ramsay, David, 1749-1815 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05100 Author/Creator: Ramsay, David, 1749-1815 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 August 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 22.5 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy
Letter of introduction from Ramsay for Mr. Harper, "an eminent young Lawyer" of South Carolina. Requests Knox shows Harper attention while he is in Philadelphia. Does not usually ask for these types of favors, but thinks Knox will gain much pleasure from meeting Harper. Says the young man has "prospects ... in our rising empire."
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