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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07976 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 October 1805 Pagination: 4 p. : address ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his wife about his financial difficulties. Also discusses his plans for travel. Mentions news of the "continental war" commencing with [Napoleon] Bonaparte at its helm. Reports on several other matters pertaining to business associates and social acquaintances.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Bonaparte, Napoleon, 1769-1821

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