Freeman, Constant (1757-1824) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05629 Author/Creator: Freeman, Constant (1757-1824) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 September 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 32 x 19.1 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Knox that since Colonel Robert Troup was unable to make the trip to Albany, he made plans to go himself but has been delayed due to Judge [John] Jay's recent illness. Notes Judge Jay was in route to Virginia when he became ill and had to return to New York. He was advised by Troup to postpone his trip to New York until Judge Jay has recovered. Encloses another letter (not included) to Knox he had originally planned on hand delivering.
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