Sullivan, James, 1744-1808 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05908 Author/Creator: Sullivan, James, 1744-1808 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 July 1793 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy
Thanks Knox for "recommending the agreeable family of Mr. [Ralph] Izard to our civilities." Wants Knox to deliver an enclosed letter to a Mr. [DeStorts]. Asks the letter to be returned if he has left Philadelphia. Has been absent from Boston for some time, but reports that Mrs. Sullivan saw Sarah Lyon Flucker at the commencement. Says "I combatted for you at Lincoln County and had one Ely who had appeared agt your interest recognized with sureties for his good behavior." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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