Belcher, Andrew, 1763-1841 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.05169-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
26 September 1791
Author/Creator
Belcher, Andrew, 1763-1841
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 21.6 cm, Width: 18.2 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Writes, "It is often matter of great Regret... that it was out of my power to improve & to cultivate so much as I cou'd have wish'd, the Acquaintance I was honor'd with in your Family & to be recognized by Mrs. Knox as a near Relation." Introduces the Reverend Doctor Brown, a clergyman in the Church of Scotland, noting that he is "of unblemish'd Character and the fairest Reputation; a Man of great & superior Talents, of strong sense, great Ability, Science, Genius and profound Learning." Hopes Brown can be introduced to [George] Washington, [Alexander] Hamilton, and Pennsylvania Governor Thomas Mifflin.

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