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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to James McHenry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09850 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 August 1798 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.2 cm, Width: 18.2 cm Order a Copy

Mentions he received the list of applicants for military appointments. Says he agrees with the most suitable characters and will execute McHenry's request to the best of Knox's abilities.

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

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