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Miranda, Francisco de (1750-1816) to Henry Knox [in French]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06374 Author/Creator: Miranda, Francisco de (1750-1816) Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1795 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 21.7 x 16.9 cm. Order a Copy

Sends his greetings to Knox and all of his friends in America, including Alexander Hamilton. Refers to America as "notre chere Columbia." Hopes sentiments haven't changed despite the turmoil in France. Transmits two pamphlets (not included).

Miranda's full name is Francisco Sebastián de Miranda y Rodríguez de Espinosa, but is most commonly known as Francisco de Miranda.

Espinosa, Francisco Sebastián de Miranda y Rodríguez de, 1750-1816
Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

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