Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Jean Baptiste Vigoureuse Du Plessis
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03722 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 12 December 1787 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 33.3 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Was sorry to hear about Du Plessis' illness. Worries about the situation in Europe, notes that the "patriotic party appear to be humbled to the dust." Hears about an "impending War between France & England our wishes are decisively in favor of France." Writes that he has written to Count D'Estaing and Count de Rochambeau for a list of the officers of the royal Army and Navy of France that are members of the Society of the Cincinnati in order to execute their diplomas. Noted as a copy with the docket written in French.
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