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Sullivan, John, 1740-1795 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04008 Author/Creator: Sullivan, John, 1740-1795 Place Written: Durham, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1788 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 19.6 cm, Width: 15.9 cm Order a Copy

Missed the opportunity to visit with Knox when he recently passed through town. Writes, "I join with you in wishes for the success of the new Government am strong in the faith that we shall not be deceived..."

Sullivan, John, 1740-1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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