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Stewart, Walter, 1756-1796 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04725 Author/Creator: Stewart, Walter, 1756-1796 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 September 1790 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 22.8 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy

Stewart writes Knox to say he has been unsuccessful in finding accommodations for Knox in Philadelphia. He suggests one place he used to own that might do for the winter. Stewart says he is leaving his current accommodations to make room for George Washington and doesn't know where he will relocate. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Stewart, Walter, 1756-1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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