Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to James Iredell
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05763 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 December 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.4 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Written in the third person and signed in text by Knox. Informs Judge Iredell that he received the note he sent. Knox is sorry his business took up so much of his time that he couldn't enjoy the Judge's company. Looks forward to the Judge visiting Philadelphia "when a more intimate connection between them may take place." Date added later in pencil.
James Iredell was one of the original Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was appointed by President George Washington and served from 1790 until his death in 1799.
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