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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10042 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 September 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 34.9 x 21.6 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Washington of the death of his infant son, Washington's godson. Knox's retained draft.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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