Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to George Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04732 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 September 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 30.8 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy
Secretary of War Knox informs President Washington that "the differences between England and Spain have been accommodated." Signed "HK." Knox's retained draft.
[draft]
Boston 23d September 1790
Sir
Having just come to this town, and finding [struck: by a late arrival from England,] [inserted: authentic] information has been received [struck: which bears all the marks of authenticity], that the differences between England and Spain have been accomodated, I Send [strike-out] you the [strike-out] news paper containing this important intelligence.
I have the honor [strike-out]
to be Sir with perfect
respect your most
Obednt Serv HK
[docket]
To the President of the U.S. 23 Septer 1790
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