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Letter from Henry Knox, August 31, 1792

TRANSCRIPT GLC 2437.32.064

Henry Knox. Letter: Philadelphia, to George Washington, 1792 Augt 31.  1 p.

 

Philadelphia 31 Augt 1792

[inserted - different hand: To Washington]

(Private)

Sir

Anxiously desirous that the medicine called Antipertussis may have the same beneficial effects upon your nephew, as it has had in many other cases, I send by Mr Seagroves express two more bottles. 

I am with sincere respects for Mrs Washington, Sir

Your unfeigned respect
And attachment

Your obedient
Servant
H Knox

 

The President
of the United States –