Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Horatio Gates
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03540 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 2 May 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Fears that he will have to miss the meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati as business will keep him in New York a few more days. Hopes to arrive in Philadelphia by Thursday or Friday to pay his respects. Will forward the papers of the Society if a safe conveyance goes out. Noted as a copy in the docket. Letter in the hand of Knox's secretary at the War Department Robert Pemberton.
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New York 2 May 1787
My dear Sir
It was my intention to have attended punctually on the day appointed for meeting of the Society of Cincinnati in Philadelphia. But some business without my controul will I fear retard me in this City until Tuesday or Wednesday next. On Thursday or Friday I hope to have the pleasure of paying you my respects. In the mean time if a safe conveyance should present itself I will forward the books, and papers of the Society.
I am my dear Sir
Respectfully & Affectionately
Your Most Obedt.
Humble Servants
The honorable
General Gates
[docket]
Copy of a Letter to the Honble.
Major Genl. Gates
2 May 1787
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