Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Henry Jackson Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05038 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1791 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 31.6 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
References receiving his son's letter by Mr. LeRoy. Sent two pairs of shoes yesterday. Sent three shirts by Mrs. Stagg today. Six more will be sent when they are made. Writes, "It is the judgement of your Mama and me, that you are too young to alter the style of your dress - That long clothes would be ridiculous for you - That you have a sufficiency of clothes for the present." Tells him he will have what he needs, and instructs him not to be extravagant. Informs him that Dr. [Samuel Stanhope] Smith will furnish him with spending money as he sees fit. Says "As you see many persons of my acquaintances I caution you seriously from asking, or receiving, a single penny from any person whatever - remember this my son - if any person offers you money politely but firmly refuse it." Says his son George Washington Knox had been sick, but has recovered.
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