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Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06830 Author/Creator: Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 Septembr 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Discusses his recent departure from Knox's house, where he was visiting. Speaks warmly of the Knox family's hospitality and kindness. Reports that a serious illness has taken hold of the region, killing several people. Mentions a mare Dr. [William] Eustis purchased for Knox.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Eustis, William, 1753-1825

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