Bliss, Daniel, fl. 1783 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02298 Author/Creator: Bliss, Daniel, fl. 1783 Place Written: Niagara, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 July 1783 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Bliss to Major General Knox. Wants to renew his acquaintance with Knox in hopes that Knox will perform an act of kindness for him. Bliss has included a letter to his mother as well as some money for her, and hopes Knox will forward the letter and money by a safe conveyance. Says he has not heard from his mother in "some years past."
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