Lot 1030
Knox, Henry (1750-1806) American Revolutionary officer; close friend and advisor of Washington, whom he succeeded as commander of the Army; founder of the Society of the Cincinnati and first U.S. Secretary of War. LS ("H Knox"), 1p, 9" x 7¼", Boston, 1796 Apr. 29. Very good; one closed tear at left margin and pasting remnants on verso. To Mr. Bingham (possibly William Bingham, U.S. senator and a founder of the Bank of North America), regarding sickness in his family, mentioning children Lucy, Julia, Washington, and Henry, and hoping to write by the next post.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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