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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05737 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter Date: 15 December 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 26.4 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

In the hand of John Stagg Jr. Forwards papers relating to a Captain Scott, stating that his"discretion for the object proposed cannot be depended upon." Retained copy.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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