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Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06253 Author/Creator: Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 November 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 24.4 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a gentleman who is awaiting his next assignment. Requests Knox to contact the gentleman regarding the matter. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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