Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Adams
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06936 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 March 1797 Pagination: 6 p. : docket ; 30.5 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that he does not know if he ought to congratulate Adams on becoming the next president, since there are also a lot of issues and heavy responsibilities that come with the office, but expresses his happiness that Adams will be "at the helm of Government." Discusses Adams' inaugural speech and an impending war with France.
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