Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Catherine Littlefield Greene
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05123 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 August 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.6 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Having been in New York lately, Knox hoped to have seen her there, but heard she had been in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, returned, and departed for Block Island. Encloses a letter from Lafayette that was sent to President Washington (not included). Wishes her happiness.
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Philadelphia 15th Augt 1791
Dear Madam
Having been lately at New York I was in hopes [inserted: you were] to have found you there but you had been In Bethlehem, returned & departed for Block Island. I forwarded to Mr. Habersham a letter [inserted: and illegible] which he [confirmed] me he gave you [before] you left Georgia
I have now the pleasure to enclose you A letter from the Marquis de la Fayette which came to the President of the United States, [struck: and] and I [inserted: further] wish you all possible happiness
I am Dear Madam
Your most obedt
[strikeout]
humble Set
HKnox
Mrs Greene
[docket]
To Mrs General Greene
15 Augt 1791
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