Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Samuel Blair
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04685 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 August 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 33.2 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Secretary of War Knox confirms receipt of a letter Blair sent him on 6 August. Knox informs him he will "promote your views" but believes that now is not the best time to "agitate the point." Instead, will save the issue for the "next session when we shall all be on the spot together."
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