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Morton, Perez (1751-1837) [Resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08055 Author/Creator: Morton, Perez (1751-1837) Place Written: Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 10 January 1807 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives that they "do sincerely condole with the afflicted relatives in the death of Major General Henry Knox; - That his honorable discharge of the duties of a statesman & citizen entitle him to public appropabtion and reward; His memory shall sweetly dwell in the records of history among those heroes, who have died,- blest with the honors of their country." Also resolve that this resolution will be sent to Mrs. Lucy Knox. Signed by Perez Morton as Speaker, and C.P. Sumner as Clerk.

Morton, Perez, 1751-1837
Sumner, C.P., fl. 1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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