Wadsworth, Jeremiah (1743-1804) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03699 Author/Creator: Wadsworth, Jeremiah (1743-1804) Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 November 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 22.5 x 17.9 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Knox that there is no money in the treasury of the Connecticut branch of the Society of the Cincinnati. Adds that he will ensure the money they owe to Major L'Enfant (for Society egale medals) will be paid to him as soon as possible.
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Hartford Nov 11th 1787
Sir
In answer to yours of the 1st instant I have to observe their [sic] is no money in the Treasury of the Connecticut State Society of the Cincinnati. I will use my influence to have the monies directed to be paid Major L Enfant compleated as soon as possible
I am Sir
Your very
Humb Servant
Jere Wadsworth
Honl Major Gen. Knox
[docket]
Colo Wadsworth
Nov. 11 1787
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