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- GLC#
- GLC02437.04108-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- February 12, 1789
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- to George Washington
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 20.3 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- Creating a New Government
Writes that upon receiving his note, Knox sent to all the shops that might sell American broad cloth but was "exceedingly chagrined to learn there were none in town at present." Found that some cloth was expected in town very soon, in light grey, Hartford grey, bottle green, and dark brown colors. Will be able to secure the quantity he and Mrs. Washington would like and send it immediately, though he warns that Washington might be disappointed with the quality of the cloth, as it is only "about good as an english second cloth." Also reports that he has been ill and in bed due to a "severe attack of the accute [sic] Rheumatism." However, he is improving and hopes to be able to go abroad in a few days. Knox's retained draft.
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