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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Eustis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05334 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 March 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Informs Dr. Eustis that there is an opening for a Chief Military Surgeon. Explains the pay and benefits, and offers him the position. Asks that if he is interested, he comes to Philadelphia as soon as possible. Declares that he has Knox's full support and will likely be able to get the job if he wants it.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Eustis, William, 1753-1825

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