Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04859 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: Dublin, Ireland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 February 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 22.4 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Sends, along with his letter, papers addressed to Thomas Jefferson "requesting me to procure your interest for their favorable reception and attention." Hopes "after a mutual sending out of Ministers, such Commercial regulations will take place as to prevent similar inconveniences, and also other obstacles to a free and liberal intercourse between the two Countries." Expects that Knox will exert his influence on Thomas Jefferson should this matter come up in Congress.
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