Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Count de Rochambeau
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03620 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 July 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 32.4 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy
Asks Rochambeau to send him a list of all the French members of the Society of the Cincinnati from the land service. Explains that the list is necessary for maintenance of Society records, and also for filling out diplomas for the members.
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NY. July 25th 1787
Sir
I have the honor in [illegible] of secretary genl to the Society of the Cincinnati to request that your Excelly would have the goodness to transmit me as soon as maybe, [struck: an] a precise and authentic list of all the members of the Cincinnati who belongs to the Land service of his most [Christian] Majesty with their titles civil and military annex
The list requested is designed not only to be recorded in the books but is required for the purpose of filling up the diplomas that shall be executed as soon [inserted: as possible] after the receipt of the list -
I embrace this occasion [inserted: with great zeal] to present myself to [strikeout] [inserted: your] remembrance [strikeout] I shall ever entertain the [2] highest respect, as well as affection for the gallant Count de Rochambeau -
I have the honor to
Be with perfect [struck: esteem] venerable
Y Monsieur le Count Your
Excellency most Obedient
Humble servt
H Knox
Hi Excellency
Monsieur Le Count de Rochambeau
[docket]
The Count de Rochambeau
July 25.th 1787.
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