11 September 1782
Ruddock, John, fl. 1779-1796
Autograph letter signed
Title: 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 them with musket cartridges. Also mentions that a Doctor [possibly Charles] McKnight provided all he had. "Public service" written on address leaf.
GLC02437.01596