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Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816 to Henry Knox [in French]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06374 Author/Creator: Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816 Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1795 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 21.7 cm, Width: 16.9 cm Order a Copy

Sends his greetings to Knox and all of his friends in America, including Alexander Hamilton. Refers to America as "notre chere Columbia." Hopes sentiments haven't changed despite the turmoil in France. Transmits two pamphlets (not included).

Espinosa, Francisco Sebastián de Miranda y Rodríguez de, 1750-1816
Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

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