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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to the Senate and House of Representatives

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08206 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: circa 1794 Pagination: 1 p. ; 31.3 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Informs the Legislature that the sum currently set aside for the fortification of certain seaports and harbors is not enough.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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