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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Gov. Hancock re: praise for the Republican form of government

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07659 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1790/01/31 Pagination: 4 p. 31.8 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

"The result of my reflections on republics are, that they are more productive of happiness, and an enlargement of the human mind, than any other sort of Government."

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