Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Walter Stewart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04640 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 June 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.1 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Introduces his brother, William Knox, to General Stewart. William plans to go to Ireland, and Knox attests that "His fidelity and propriety of behaviour are unquestionable." Asks Stewart, who was born in Ireland, to assist him in any way possible. Includes two dockets. The first is written by Knox and notes the date and recipient. The other, written in a different hand, states: "Twenty five miscellaneous letters-"
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