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to Richard Frothingham

Writes, "In the return of persons in the department of military stores in the field which you made on the 6th instant, no mention is made of Mr. Marshall as being in the service. He says that you have discharged him from your books, from the 10th...

GLC02437.01530

to Henry Knox

Signature has been cut from the letter, but Colonel [Hugh] Hughes's name appears in the docket (though apparently the letter was received and responded to by a colleague). Writes, "Your letter of the fourth current to Colonel Hughes I had the honour...

GLC02437.01581

to Henry Knox

Discusses a recent efforts to acquire Borax. Declares that he will replace what he has gathered as soon as a Doctor Langhorne returns from Philadelphia with a new supply. States that if he is unable to pay him with money, he will try to trade for...

GLC02437.01596

to Benjamin Lincoln

Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Lists the appointments to the department of military stores after it has been restructured by resolves of Congress of 3 September 1782. Writes: "In consequence of the...

GLC02437.01673

to Hugh Hughes

Writes to Colonel Hugh Hughes, Deputy Quartermaster General of New York State to ask for his help in moving the powder from Fishkill to Constitution Island. Asks him to help arrange a water transport and teams to move the powder. Also asks him to...

GLC02437.01576