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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Nicholas Hoffman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06028 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 18, 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 30.2 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Will mention his application to the Secretary of the Treasury, whose department handles the purchasing of supplies. Hoffman had offered supplies the government was to send to the Six Nations (see GLC02437.06024). Will also mentions Hoffman's application if the government decides to build frigates in New York. Wants Hoffman to check on his brother William who is "labouring under a depression of Spirits" in New York. Asks that William be sent on to Philadelphia. Wants Hoffman to send an update as well.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

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