Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Marquis de Lafayette
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04085 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 January 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.4 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy
Letter of introduction to Lafayette for Major [possibly Elnathan] Haskell. Says he might remember Haskell from the camp of General Robert Howe. Says "He was a brave officer and is a worthy citizen." Reports that Haskell is going to Europe on some sort of business, which he has no doubt is honorable.
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