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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00398 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 July 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 18.3 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Very brief letter mentions that there is no news and chastises William for not writing. He expects letters from William and Henry Jackson, the latter recommending officers. See GLC02437.00410 for the reaction of Knox's brother, William, to this letter.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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