Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00595 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1777 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23 x 18.1 cm. Order a Copy
To his brother, writes, "It is so long a time since I've had the pleasure of a Line from you that did I not hear it from others I should suppose that you had paid Natures last tribute..."
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Morris Town 20 May 1777
My Dear Brother
It is so long a time since I've had the pleasure of a Line from you that did I not hear it from others I should suppose that you had paid Natures last tribute
- what in the name of fraternal affection can you mean? is your going to Providence with the Company you belong to and kickerabooing with the Girls there a sufficient excuse do you think? a sufficient balance to all affection and attention? Capt Spekeman tells me he call'd on you and you made some trifling excuse what I know not - trust me my dear Brother (if I do not receive a Letter from you by the next post) if you hear from me again for three or four months -
I am Sir Your Hble Serv
HKnox
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