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Brooks, David, 1756-1838 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10161 Author/Creator: Brooks, David, 1756-1838 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 October 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 33.6 x 23.2 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to Knox about a return for an article of clothing that Knox requested. Apologizes, saying "I cannot be particular in my Return...on account of my bad state of Health." "Public service" written on address leaf with no signature.

Brooks, David, 1756-1838
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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