Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to the Society of the Cincinnati
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03693 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 November 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.6 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy
A circular letter to the state societies requesting payment for the balance due to Major L'Enfant (fo Society eagle medals). Spaces for an individual state's name are left blank.
[draft]
New York 2d Novr 1787
Circular
Sir
Influenced by an ardent zeal for the honor of the Society of the Cincinnati, I beg leave to request the attention of the Members of the State Society of to the assessment made by the last general meeting for the balance directed to be paid to Major LEnfant.
Information has been received that some of the state societies have completed their
collections but in no instance has the quota of any state been received by
Sir
Your most obedient
humble servant
HKnox
The president of
the state society
of Cincinnati
[docket]
Circular letter to
the State Societies of
the Cincinnati
2 Nov. 1787
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