Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to John Adams
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03000 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 May 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 22.2 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Knox writes a letter of introduction for Colonel David Humphreys, George Washington's former aide-de-camp.
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Philadelphia 18 May 1784
My dear sir,
I beg leave to introduce to your acquaintance my good friend Colonel Humphreys who was in the Army from the commencement to the close of the War, and a very considerable portion of the time in the family of the Commander in chief. In every instance his merit has been uniformly conspicuous[.] The General and other principal officers have in consequence been warmly attached to him. The Congress have by their present appointment shown their confidence in his talents and knowledge of [illegible]
I am Dear Sir
with the highest respect & esteem
Your Humble sevt HKnox
His Excellency Jno Adams
[docket]
To Jno Adams Eq
18 May 1784
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