Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Lucy Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07988 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1805 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 22.9 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to discuss his plans for returning home. Also adds that he is sending Lucy, via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran, one thousand dollars, for her to give Mr. [John] Gleason so he can pay the workmen.
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Boston 23 Nov 1805
My dearest friend
I wrote you a line yesterday by the post. I hope to be off by this day week but I have some things to do which I may not be able to accomplish - Cap Kelleran will deliver you one thousand Dollars which you will deliver to Mr Gleason for the men.
Yours affectionately
H Knox
Mrs Knox
[address leaf] Mrs Knox
Thomaston
& Cap Kelleran
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