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Cobb, David (1748-1830) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06709 Author/Creator: Cobb, David (1748-1830) Place Written: Taunton, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1796 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 22.9 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Asks him whether he is still in Boston, when he plans to depart for St. George's (likely in Maine), and whether he has any news from Boston or from their friends in Philadelphia. Writes that he has been in town to handle his father's estate but will be leaving soon. Asks after the well-being of Knox's family.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Cobb, David, 1748-1830

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