Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to George Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05296 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 January 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that he has not "list[ed] the characters mentioned yesterday to any mortal." Declares that Arthur St. Clair has arrived, and that he has not seen him yet but will this morning.
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Sunday Morning 22 Jany 1792
Sir
I have not and shall not list the characters mentioned yesterday to any mortal [struck: until you think the proper time] [inserted: <?> the current order] Genl St Clair has arrived, [strike-out] I have [inserted: not] seen him but shall this morning.
I am Sir
with perfect resect
Your most obedt
Sev
H Knox
The President of the US
[docket]
Jany 22: 1792
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