Ann Huntington speaks to Knox on behalf of Mrs. Welsh
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Ann Huntington speaks to Knox on behalf of Mrs. Welsh
Description
Letter, Ann Huntington recommends granting pension to Anna Welsh, widow.
short description
Ltr, rec Anna Welsh, widow.
year created
1791
month created
11
day created
15
author
sent from location
New London
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Ann Huntington
Mrs. [Lucy] Knox
General Knox
Mrs. [Anna] Welsh
notable location
New London
notable item/thing
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
document number
1791111540001
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AKG03 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | R: 30, P: 20 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Ann Huntington | New London | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |