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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Brooks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05442 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 May 1792 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Marked "private." Received his recent letter, and apologizes that his business difficulties have prevented him from answering his questions. Comments on several issues Brooks brought up in his letter regarding new appointments of military officers, and the benefits associated with the positions (see GLC02437.05427 for Brooks's letter to Knox).

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Brooks, John, 1752-1825

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