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Craig, Margaret, fl. 1794 to [Henry Knox]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06154 Author/Creator: Craig, Margaret, fl. 1794 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 July 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Speaks of an "unfortunate" gentleman who is looking for work. Reports she has heard the gentleman was "formerly distinguished both by his abilities and his rank in the French army." Date added later in pencil.

Craig, Margaret, fl. 1794

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