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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to George Joy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04613 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 21 May 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.9 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Replies to an earlier letter from Joy in which Joy recommended his friend, Captain John Foster Williams, for a position (see GLC02437.04612). Declares that if called upon to offer suggestions for this position, he will be happy to submit Captain Williams.

Joy, George, fl. 1786-1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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