Lear, Tobias (1762-1816) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08172 Author/Creator: Lear, Tobias (1762-1816) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1789-1796 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 19.1 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy
Offers his sympathies to Knox for the loss in his family, probably due to the death of another Knox child. Date range inferred from death dates of a few of Knox's children, and other letters in collection referencing their deaths.
Although perhaps, my dear General, I may be among the last to sympathize with you; Yet I am not among the least afflicted for your loss. And if it were possible for anything in my power to alleviate, in the smallest degree, the grief of yourself or family, I am sure my exertions would never be employed with more readiness. But in these cases consolation is sought from higher sources, from whence that it may flow to heal your wound is the sincere prayer of Your affectionate & sympathizing friend.
Tobias Lear
Genl Knox Friday Morning
[address leaf]
General Knox
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