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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Rebecca Bowes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05223 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: 5 November 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he feels for the distress she described in her letter (see GLC02437.05212). Wishes he could help further, but is only able to enclose a bank note for fifty dollars. Instructs her to present the note to General [Benjamin] Lincoln, who will exchange it for cash. Encourages her to write again if she needs any further assistance.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bowes, Rebecca, fl. 1791-1792
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

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