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Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809 to Henry Knox [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09991 Author/Creator: Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809 Place Written: Calcutta, India Type: Autograph letter Date: 5 August 1797 Pagination: 4 p. ; 22.8 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Knox that he wishes to return to America soon, but has decided to stay in India, after consulting with his wife.

Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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