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Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04564 Author/Creator: Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 22.9 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy

Sends his goodbyes to Knox as his ship is departing from Boston for a sea voyage. Thanks him for the kindness and advice he has always provided, and wishes Knox and his family good blessings until Shaw can see them again.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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