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Knox, William (1756-1795) to Lucy Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00426 Author/Creator: Knox, William (1756-1795) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 August 1776 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 20.6 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses why he did not introduce two of Lucy's acquaintances, Mr. Livingston and Mr. King, to the ladies Lucy mentioned. Indicates that any enemy ship in the bay is seizing every ship that comes near.

Knox, William, 1756-1795
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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