23 March 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Autograph letter signed
Title: to George Fleming
Discusses orders for Captain Fleming for posts at Verplanck's Point and Kings Ferry. Wishes Fleming to replace Captain Fenno, take stock of all of the ordnance and stores, and take their posts a half hour before daylight. States that "[a]lthough you are not exactly the commanding officer yet as you are in the advanced post of great importance to the public ... "
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