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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Stephens Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05213 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 October 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions the "subject" of Smith's last letter and praises its virtues.
Promises always to advance Smith's interests "in any degree."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

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