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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Israel Thorndike

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07963 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter Date: 14 August 1805 Pagination: 5 p. : docket ; 29.8 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he received Thorndike's last letter, and though he wished Thorndike could have visited, he was happy Thorndike and his family have arrived at home safely. Discusses his attempts to collect money to repay Thorndike's note, and the arrangements he is making for repayment.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Thorndike, Israel, 1755-1832

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