3 July 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Autograph letter signed
Title: to [William] Perkins
Knox writes to Major William Perkins, overseer of stores at Providence, Rhode Island. "All the cannon & stores from Providence under you are to be transported to Fish Kill landing & there embark'd on board of vessels... & proceed to West Point..." The ships carrying stores are to float in the Hudson River by West Point above the chain (that laid across the Hudson), awaiting further orders.
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