Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Thomas Jefferson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04081 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 January 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.1 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to introduce Major [perhaps Elnathan] Haskell, who served his country faithfully during the last war. Adds, "I shall always be happy to receive any Gentlemen whom you may think proper to make known to me."
[draft]
Sir
I beg permission to introduce to yr notice the bearer Major Haskell
His having served his Country, through the late [war] with an excellent reputation, and sustaining the character of a worthy citizen will I hope be received as an apology for the freedom I am taking
I shall always be happy to receive any Gentlemen whom you may think proper to make known to me
I have the honor to be - Sir
with the highest respect
Your most obedient
humble servant
HKnox
His Excellency
Mr Jefferson
[docket]
For Mr Jefferson
10 January 1789
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