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- GLC#
- GLC02437.04132-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- March 2, 1789
- Author/Creator
- Gordon, William, 1728-1807
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Ringwood, England
- Pagination
- 1 p. : address : docket Height: 29.5 cm, Width: 20.1 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- Creating a New Government
Half of the signature is missing. Writes that Knox may have seen by now a review of Gordon's history of the American Revolution. Would "rejoice to hear, that you have allowed it to pass muster, as contributing toward the support of the American cause, though not entitled to rank among the first defenders of it." Asks him not to hold a grudge regarding Gordon's criticism of the Society of the Cincinnati. Discusses the British Parliament and its relationship to the monarchy. Mentions Knox's subscription to Gordon's history. Presents his respects to Mrs. Knox, their children, and other friends, and asks after Knox's brother William's health.
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