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Avery, John, 1739-1806 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07940 Author/Creator: Avery, John, 1739-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 7 June 1805 Pagination: 1 p. : docket : address ; 24.8 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to inform Knox that the Governor [Caleb Strong] requests Knox's presence in the Council Chamber as soon as convenient.

Avery, John, 1739-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Strong, Caleb, 1745-1819

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