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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William White

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06041 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: February 7, 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Knox writes in the third person. This is a note that accompanied a book Knox sent to Bishop William White. Knox sent "The Light of Nature Pursued" by Edward Search, whose real name is Abraham Tucker. Knox mentions Tucker died in London about 7 years ago. Signed by Knox in the body of the letter.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
White, William, 1748-1836

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