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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to John Maunsell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04617 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 25 May 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.7 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

Thanks Maunsell for his kindness to their mutual friend [possibly General Moses] Hazen. Alludes to the current unfortunate situation of Hazen, as well as his possession of "as obstinate a temper as ever afflicited [sic] humanity."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Maunsell, John, 1724-1795

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