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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Henry Dearborn

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06038 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: February 3, 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Wants Dearborn to return a book of maps he borrowed from the War Department. Dearborn was using it to find the right spot for a lighthouse "on Leguin." Knox says he needs it for his work on the committee appointed to fortify harbors and seaports. It will be sent back to Dearborn. Initial "H" at end of the letter.

Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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