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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Mary McNeill

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04944 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 May 1791 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 31.6 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Tells Mrs. McNeill that he has received her letters "desiring me to make out an account for some little services in obtaining a certificate for you." Knox cannot comply as it would "have the appearance of collusion."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791

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