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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Stephens Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05253 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 December 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25.2 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he believes, from Smith's recent letter, that he would like information on the likelihood of the result. Suggests that certain principles "must dictate a different arrangement from the one you contemplated." Trusts that Smith will act with the utmost propriety. (May be alluding to Smith's upcoming departure from America; see GLC02437.05251.)

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

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