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Letter from Henry Knox, September 23, 1790

TRANSCRIPT GLC 2437.27.011

Henry Knox.  Letter draft:  Boston, to George Washington, 1790 September 23.  1 pg. + docket.

 

Boston 23d September 1790

 

[inserted - different hand: To Washington]

 

Sir

 

Having just come to this town, and finding [struck: by a late arrival from England,] [inserted: authentic] information has been received [struck: which bears all the marks of authenticity], that the differences between England and Spain have been accomodated, I Send [strike-out] you the [strike-out] news paper containing this important intelligence.

 

I have the honor [strike-out]
to be Sir with perfect
respect your most
Obednt Serv

HK

 

[docket]

To the President of

the U.S.

23 Septer 1790