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Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05756 Author/Creator: Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 December 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 25.6 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Knox that he will be sailing for China again in January. He would be happy to execute commissions for Knox in China. States that "your wandering friend intends after this voyage to stay at home - " States that his wife sends her regards to Lucy Knox and the family. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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