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Lewis, William (fl. 1784-1800) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04697 Author/Creator: Lewis, William (fl. 1784-1800) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 August 1790 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 25 x 16.6 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the upcoming trial of Major Shaw and Mr. Holker, to be held 6 September 1790. Asks if Knox has any evidence or information to contribute, and hopes Knox will communicate it to him. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Lewis, William, fl. 1786-1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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