Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00985 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 June 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Informs his brother, Brigadier General Henry Knox, he has received a sum of money [for Henry] from Colonel Henry Jackson. Discusses currency and depreciation. Reports that Colonel Sears will likely not be able to join Knox in attempting to regain New York from the British . Reports on recent problems with digestion, headaches, and "weakness of Nerves." Sends his regards to his sister -in-law.
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