An inquiry to Knox, acting as the state president of the order of Cincinnati
Document 1789Letter, asks for advice; encloses memorial.
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New York 31 July 1789
Sir
Being at a loss to whom it is proper I should address the inclosed memorial which I have lately received from a French Gentleman now at Guadaloupe, in order to receive & be able to transmit him a proper & official answer, give me leave to beg the favor of your advice as President of the order of Cincinnati for this State.
With great respect I have the honor to be
Sir Your very humble Servant
H. B. Schwdiswissaurf
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, asks for advice; encloses memorial.
Date
07/31/1789
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1789073140001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
St. John de Creveneur
order of Cincinnati
Notable locations
New York
Guadeloupe
Notable items
transmit him a proper & official answer
beg the favor of your advice
President of the order if Cincinnati
state
inclosed memorial
receiv'd from a French Gentleman