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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lucy Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05623 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 September 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32.6 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

Expresses his happiness on hearing that his wife is doing well and writes that "I shall give you all possible proofs of my affection." Makes plans to see her soon and sends her his brother's love.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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