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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to George Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05594 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 August 1792 Pagination: 1 p. ; 31.9 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses medicine for Washington's nephew. Writes, "Anxiously desirous that the medicine called Antipertussis may have the same beneficial effects upon your nephew, as it has had in many other cases, I send...two more bottles." Sends his respects to Mrs. Washington. Noted as private.

[draft]
[inserted in different hand: To Washington]
Philadelphia 31 Augt 1792
(Private)
Sir
Anxiously desirous that the medicine called Antipertussis may have the same beneficial effects upon your nephew, as it has had in many other cases, I send by Mr Seagroves express two more bottles.
I am with sincere respects for
Mrs Washington, Sir
Your unfeigned respect
And attachment
Your obedient
Servant
HKnox

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