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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Hull

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05450 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 May 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Marked as "Private." Briefly discusses General Brook's appointment and whether he will accept or decline.

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

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