Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794 to William Knox

GLC02437.01236

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GLC#
GLC02437.01236-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
October 17, 1781
Author/Creator
Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794
Title
to William Knox
Place Written
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Pagination
2 p. :
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Indicates that he has enclosed copies of a vote of thanks from Harvard College to Granville Sharp for a donation to the library that was conveyed through Knox (see GLC02437.01220). Asks that when Knox arrives in France he send thanks to Sharp, who lives in London. Requests that the communication be sent in way that does not expose Sharp "to political resentment." Also mentions that Harvard has not acquired any British publications since 1774 and asks that Knox attempt to procure some while in Europe. Wigglesworth was president of Harvard College.

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