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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to James McHenry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07059 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 December 1797 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.1 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the defense of the coast and gives a recommendation for a former member of the artillery.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
McHenry, James, 1753-1816

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