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Doughty, John, 1754-1826 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09822 Author/Creator: Doughty, John, 1754-1826 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 October 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 29.4 x 17.5 cm Order a Copy

Mentions the terrible weather and how unwell he is. Says he cannot leave his home right now but will as soon as he can. Notes he had a fever all of last night and his mind was disturbed. Also discusses a mission Knox wants him to do, and mentions it being a secret. Written from Morris, which is possibly Morristown, New Jersey or Morris County, New Jersey. Marked as private.

Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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