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Wadsworth, James, 1730-1817 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06124 Author/Creator: Wadsworth, James, 1730-1817 Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Has a postal stamped [New?] Haven dated June 20th. Informs Knox he sent Julia [Knox?] a horse. Describes the horse as not being handsome but says it is a Narragansett Breed, which is the best of breeds. Recommends Knox has the horse saddled immediately upon its arrival. Writes, "Gentle usage will make her a perfect Ladys Horse - but if he is whipped or harshly dealt with she will be good for nothing." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Wadsworth, James, 1730-1817
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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