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Yznardi, Joseph M., fl. 1794-1801 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06032 Author/Creator: Yznardi, Joseph M., fl. 1794-1801 Place Written: Cadiz, Spain Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 August 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Letter of introduction for Don Luis de Villemont, who seems to be an officer in the Spanish Navy. Asks Knox to offer Villemont whatever attentions he can offer.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Yznardi, Joseph M., fl. 1794-1801

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