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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Few

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04337 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 August 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 32.4 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Has shown their request to the President regarding going to Georgia to be present at the signing of the treaty with the Creek Indians. The President has approved the plan, and hopes that they will help the Commissioners "obtain the most perfect information" on past interactions between the Creeks and Georgia. Has also mentioned this to the Commissioners in this city, who agreed to help Few.

Few, William, 1748-1828
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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