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- GLC#
- GLC02437.10231-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 5 July 1791
- Author/Creator
- Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Staunton, Virginia
- Pagination
- 3 p. : address ; Height: 38 cm, Width: 23 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Reports on General [Charles] Scott's expedition against the Indians. Writes that a "Party had recrossed the Ohio on their return, after having destroyed three Indian Towns, killed 32 Warriors, and brought away 50 or 60 Women & Children prisoners." Goes on to write about the nice weather and states that "[t]he Ladies are well and join me in respectfull Compliments to [Mrs. ?] Knox." Noted as "to be put into the first Post Office" and forwarded by Peter Hienkiele. Stain on address leaf where the letter was sealed. Watermarked "C Taylor" and with a hunting horn inside a crest with "G R" underneath. "On public service" written on address leaf with no signature.
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