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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Francis W. Flucker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07287 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 July 1799 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Knox tells his nephew Francis, "It is untrue that I refused to pay Dansforth for any authorized articles. I refused to pay for Ginn and brandy." Knox warns Francis "if you shall adhere to drinking such liquid fire, you will ruin your health, and debase your mind." Knox advises Francis to be an honorable person.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Flucker, George Francis Waldo, fl. 1796-1801

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