Knox, Henry (1750-1806) [Letters to Thomas Jefferson and John Coffin Jones]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04047 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 December 1788 Pagination: 2 p. ; 32.3 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Contains two letters written on the same date. In the first letter, written to Jefferson, Knox introduces John Coffin Jones "and his Lady." Commends the "honor" and "liberal Fortune" of Jones, a Boston merchant. On verso, Knox informs Jones that he has furnished him with two letters of introduction: one for Jefferson and the other for the Marquis de Lafayette. Hopes Jones and his wife will return from their European excursion "with undiminished affection for your native Country."
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New York 10th December 1788
Sir
I take the liberty to introduce to your protection and civilities John Coffin Jones Esqr and his Lady -
Mr Jones is a merchant of eminence in Boston - His abilities, his honor, and his liberal Fortune unite to render him a valuable member of our republic, and as such I flatter myself he will receive the [countenance?] of your Excellency
I have the honor
to be sir
with the greatest
respect your most obedient
humble Servant
HKnox
His Excellency Thomas Jefferson Eqr
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New York Decr 10th 1788
Dear Sir
I do myself the pleasure [illegible] you two letters one for the Marquis de la Fayette and the other and the other for Mr Jefferson
With great sincerity I wish you and Mrs Jones safety, health and every other happiness during your excursion, and that you may return with undiminished affection for your Mother Country -
I am Dear sir
Your most obedient
hum Sevt
HKnox
John Coffin Jones Esqr -
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