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Knox, Berkley Sidney, fl. 1792-1800 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05938 Author/Creator: Knox, Berkley Sidney, fl. 1792-1800 Place Written: Kingston, Jamaica Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 October 1793 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Claims to be a distant relative of Knox's from Dublin, Ireland. Says he is acquainted with William Knox, whom he met in Ireland. Tells Knox about his situation in Jamaica, where he is trying to better his life and support his family. Goes into his family background. Asks about possible employment.

Knox, Berkley Sidney, fl. 1792-1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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