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Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05051 Author/Creator: Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 July 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 21.8 cm, Width: 18.2 cm Order a Copy

Says the enclosed letter (not included) is from Miss Breck to Knox's daughter. Will write more in a day or two as the post is leaving immediately. Gratefully acknowledges Lucy Knox's kindness to his daughter.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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