Lovell, James, 1737-1814 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00629 Author/Creator: Lovell, James, 1737-1814 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 July 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 32.1 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Continental Congressman Lovell writes to Knox: "I suppose you among others have been led, from my being Chairman of the Committee on foreign applications, to dub me Patron of the whole Rank-mad Tribes. I am so far from thinking it proper to disavow that Title, under the present Circumstances of Things, that I rather confirm it by recommending to your notice the bearer, the Chevalr. Du Portail or, D'erford, as he chooses to be named." Thinks D'erford would be useful in Knox's department (artillery).
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