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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to David Ford

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05282 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: 31 December 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions the recent arrival of Mr. [William] Duer, who has returned from a trip. Reports that his injuries are healing and are no longer thought to be dangerous.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Ford, David, fl. 1789-1791
Duer, William, 1747-1799

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