Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Alexander Hamilton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06221 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 October 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 30.7 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy
Writes, "Your exertions in my department during my absence will never be obliterated. I regret my long stay. If things shall be so serious as to require the President [George Washington] to go forward (referring to the Whiskey Rebellion), I hope I may be indulged in joining him. I have not seen Mr [John?] Jays disputes."
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