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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 [Excerpt of a letter discussing national conflict] [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10279 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: circa 1784-1806 Pagination: 1 p. ; 38.5 x 23.5 cm. Order a Copy

Advocates a peaceful settlement in a national conflict. Hopes that the outcome will not be like a duel in the army "in which both parties expired." Waterstained, making ink blurry and difficult to read. Letterpress copy.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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