Ann Huntington speaks to Knox on behalf of Mrs. Welsh
Document 1791Letter, Ann Huntington recommends granting pension to Anna Welsh, widow.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Letter, Ann Huntington recommends granting pension to Anna Welsh, widow.
Date
11/15/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New London
Repository
Collection
Document number
1791111540001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Ann Huntington
Mrs. [Lucy] Knox
General Knox
Mrs. [Anna] Welsh
Notable locations
New London
Notable items
merit has made her many friends that would do anything in their power to serve her
remains alone with congress and yourself to render the turning of her life comfortable a state of dependance
justice
eloped from her bed and boardpresent my affectionate regards
acquaintance and friend of mine
intreated me to write a few lines to you in her behalf
discerning woman has been unfortunate
stands greatly in need of a country, in whose service, she has been deprived of two friends dearer to her than all riches the country is possessed of
she has no relations