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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Samuel Winslow

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07044 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 November 1797 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 20.8 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Winslow that he is unable to help him in his present situation, but does send him some money.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

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