Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00762 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Pluckemin, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1779 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses letters from Baron Johann De Kalb "to some of the most eminent characters in Europe all of them introducing you to the persons they are address'd to and mentioning you connection with me- it will therefor be incumbent on you to deliver them with your own hands" (letters are not included). Intends to obtain more letters of introduction for William from Baron von Steuben. In the margin, notes that Lucy is recovering from a recent illness.
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Pluckemin 20th May 1779
My dear Brother
I have only time to inclose you the Letters - They are from my good friend Baron de Kalb to some of the most eminent characters in Europe all of them introducing you to the persons they are address'd to and mentioning your connection to me - It will therefore be incumbent on you to deliver them with your own hands
I Am happy in getting these Letters for you which probably will introduce you in the [best?] Company in Europe - I shall get you others from Baron de Steuben - I need not add that Bard de Kalb is very rich and highly esteem'd at Court in France - I shall write you tomorrow.
I am
HKnox
I am happy to be able to informyou my Lucy is in the recovery. her children are well.
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