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Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 [Conclusion of letter to Brigadier General Henry Knox ] [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02633 Author/Creator: Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 August 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 9 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Concluding portion of the letter including only the close and signature, stating, "Please to present my best respects to Mrs. Knox ... " With initialed postscript by Arnold, "A line from you at any time when you are at leisure will be very acceptable." Date from docket.

Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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