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Waldo, Jonathan (fl. 1774-1779) to William Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00180 Author/Creator: Waldo, Jonathan (fl. 1774-1779) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 September 1774 Pagination: 1p.+addr.+docket. 31.7 cm. x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Indicates that Captain Scott has magazines for Henry Knox, which Waldo will forward. Very much looks forward to seeing William. Comments on the kindness of a women named Miss Sally to both William and himself.

Waldo, Jonathan, fl. 1721-1779
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Waldo, Jonathan, fl. 1774-1779

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