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Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04733 Author/Creator: Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 September 1790 Pagination: 1 p. ; 31.9 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy

Stagg acknowledges Knox's letter of 19 September 1790. Stagg has enclosed six letters and newspapers for Knox. Informs that Knox's children are well and that Captain Freeman is lodging in the house.

Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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