King, Rufus, 1755-1827 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06216 Author/Creator: King, Rufus, 1755-1827 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 October 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 23 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy
Mentions he will inform Knox if an unnamed gentleman accepts the ensigncy Knox has offered him. Also mentions he has not had time to read the publication made by the Yazoo company or the time to look into the complaints involving the company. King is likely referring to events leading up to or part of the Yazoo Land scandal. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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