Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Alexander McGillivray
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04684 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 August 1790 Pagination: 11 p. ; Height: 33.1 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Secretary of War Knox writes Creek chief McGillivray expressing his pleasure that they could agree on the Treaty of Peace. Knox expects McGillivray will be a positive example to his people. Knox talks about the Cherokees and says he hopes to receive monthly correspondence from McGillivray. Knox signs with his initials.
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