Knox Recommends Medicine for Washington's Nephew

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(Private) Philadelphia 31 Augt 1792 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

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Discusses medicine for Washington's nephew. Hopes that antipertussis may the same beneficial effect on his nephew as it has had in many other cases. He sends by Mr. Seagrove, express, two more bottles.

Date

08/31/1792

Author

Sent from

Philadelphia

Document number

1792083100201

Page start

1

Note

Private Letter

Notable persons

George Washington
Henry Knox
nephew
Mr. James Seagrove
Mrs. Martha Washington

Notable locations

Philadelphia

Notable items

medicine
antipertusis
beneficial effects
express
bottles