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Rutledge, Edward (1749-1800) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06436 Author/Creator: Rutledge, Edward (1749-1800) Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 June 1795 Pagination: 2 p. ; 23.2 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses business related to the late Nathanael Greene's family and mentions that his son will be traveling.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800
Greene, Catharine Littlefield, 1755-1814
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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