Morton, Perez, 1751-1837 [Resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08055 Author/Creator: Morton, Perez, 1751-1837 Place Written: Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: January 10, 1807 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy
Resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives that they "do sincerely condole with the afflicted relatives in the death of Major General Henry Knox; - That his honorable discharge of the duties of a statesman & citizen entitle him to public appropabtion and reward; His memory shall sweetly dwell in the records of history among those heroes, who have died,- blest with the honors of their country." Also resolve that this resolution will be sent to Mrs. Lucy Knox. Signed by Perez Morton as Speaker, and C.P. Sumner as Clerk.
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