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Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05416 Author/Creator: Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 April 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 29.2 cm, Width: 18.2 cm Order a Copy

Writes to introduce Knox to the bearer, Captain Spry of the British Navy. Spry has traveled aboard the ship that carried the February mail, and plans to visit Philadelphia. Explains his positive qualities. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker, Lucy Knox's sister-in-law. Suggests Knox introduce Spry to Mrs. Flucker.

Maunsell, John, 1724-1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

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