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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Thomas Randall

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09900 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1783-1795 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Informs Randall there are no vacancies for a captain's position at the present time in the United States "Naval line" [likely referring to the Navy]. Suggests Randall pursues his commercial interests.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

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