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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to James Swan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04389 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 October 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 31.9 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Informs Swan of recent Congressional proceedings. Describes the Senate and House of Representatives convening from April to September, and passed revenue and judiciary laws. Adds that Congress plans to reconvene at the end of January.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Swan, James, 1754-1830

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