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Knox, William, 1756-1795 to John Maunsell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05053 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 July 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Reports that nothing new has taken place in France since he left. Wishes him a pleasant and speedy trip and hopes he gets to see his friends and family in New York and Philadelphia. Asks him to send his regards. Wants Maunsell to report to him on "every thing public and domestic." Notes his address as 28 Great Titchfield Street, London. Address leaf says Manusell was on board the "Sandwich Packet."

Knox, William, 1756-1795
Maunsell, John, 1724-1795

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