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Richards, John (1753-1822) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07388 Author/Creator: Richards, John (1753-1822) Place Written: Gouldsborough, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 March 1800 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 24.8 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

John Richards thanks Knox for his warm wishes for a happy and long marriage. Richards would like to visit Knox, but comments on the treacherous road conditions that make travel from his home to Knox's very difficult. Mentions David Cobb sends his best wishes to Mrs. Knox and their daughter.

Richards, John, 1753-1822
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Cobb, David, 1748-1830

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