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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Robert Morris

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05736 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: 14 December 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.2 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Thanks Morris for forwarding a letter. Notes he was informed by Major Butler of Smellies upcoming departure to "Head Quarters" and the purpose of Smellies visit. Marked "private" on the docket.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806

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