Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Doughty

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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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