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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Francois Jean Chastellux

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06131 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 July 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the changes made to the Society of the Cincinnati and whether Chastellux approves of the alterations made to the Society. Mentions he hopes to approve Chastellux 's idea of reconciling the glory of the army with the society of the citizens. Also discusses the gentleman who will be delivering the letter to Chastellux.

Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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