Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Thomas Dwight
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03350 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 November 1786 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that he would have responded immediately to Dwight's last letter but was concerned that writing by the post might be injurious to Dwight. Discusses whether letters sent to him would arrive safely. Mentions the importance of news about the affairs in western Massachusetts (referring to Shays' Rebellion), and discusses whether the insurgents will take the oaths presented by the government.
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