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Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06582 Author/Creator: Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 December 1795 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.7 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Expresses his disappointment on not being able to see Knox. Writes that he is preparing something for Christmas, together with other friends.

Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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