Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to James McHenry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09831 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1796 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 22 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses McHenry's recent appointment to Secretary of War. Comments that McHenry accepted the postition from a patriotic sense of duty. Also appears to also discuss an injured officer from the war and the pay the officer should receive. Letter is likely a draft.
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