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Ware, Henry, fl. 1796-1797 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06890 Author/Creator: Ware, Henry, fl. 1796-1797 Place Written: Hingham, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 December 1796 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he has heard from James Swan that Knox has just arrived in Boston, and would like a visit with the young Flucker boys [Thomas and Francis]. Will send the boys over at his earliest opportunity. Sends condolences at the death of Knox's young son [likely George Washington Knox]. Gives permission to let the Flucker boys stay with Knox as long as is convenient. Discusses procuring clothing for the boys.

Ware, Henry, fl. 1796-1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Flucker, Thomas, fl. 1796-1801
Flucker, George Francis Waldo, fl. 1796-1801

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