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- GLC#
- GLC02437.04443-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 19 December 1789
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- to John Doughty
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 20.3 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Notes, "The instructions which you will herewith receive are truly important." Expresses his confidence in Doughty's abilities, adding that he knows Doughty will fulfill the expectations of the President of the United States. Emphasizes the importance of receiving Doughty's report as early as possible. Relates news of mutual acquaintances, informing Doughty of Aunt Ludlow's death. Reports that Captain Burbeck's company returned from Georgia "without the loss of a man." Marked as private and signature has been clipped. Written from the War Office.
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