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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Sylvanus Bourne

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04368 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 September 1789 Pagination: 2 p. ; 31 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Received his recent letter. Did not reply because he expected to see Bourne in New York. Discusses appointments to the position of Marshal, and provides advice about Bourne's political career. Briefly comments on the Waldo patent lands.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817

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