Sullivan, John (1740-1795) to Henry Knox
High-resolution images are available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription. Or click here for more information. You may also order a pdf of the image from us here.
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 ; 19.6 x 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 was a general and statesman.
Durham October 20 1788
My Dear Sir
On my return from [Bradford] I was honored with your very polite favor of the 14th Instant nothing could have afforded me greater pleasure than an Interview with so good & Esteemed a friend & am grieved at the disappointment. I join with you in wishes for the success of the new Government am strong in the faith that we shall not be deceived & am most respectfully your [inserted: friend] & humble servt
Jno Sullivan
His Excy Genl Knox
[address leaf]
Honble
Major General Knox
at
New York
Citation Guidelines for Online Resources
The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.