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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Otho Holland Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03269 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 May 1786 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.2 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Writes, "I would be much obliged to you to forward me the papers, proceedings, and records of the general Society of the Cincinnati." Has had frequent applications from Europe for membership. Reminds him that the information should be kept secure. See GLC02437.03261 for a related document.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Williams, Otho Holland, 1749-1794

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