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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

1 November 1783

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Informs Knox of the wastefulness of the guard and servants who are watching over General William Howe's quarters.

GLC02437.02743

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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

2 November 1783

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Informs Knox that a shipment of supplies has arrived and that others are expecting him to procure additional supplies to feed the riding horses, though this is not part of his duty. Asks Knox to clarify the matter and explains his delay in sending...

GLC02437.02750

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Autograph letter signed

to Timothy Pickering

2 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Discusses the term of service for men responsible for the upkeep of the roads and obtaining firewood.

GLC02437.02751

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Manuscript letter

to Timothy Pickering

3 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Two parts. First part discusses obtaining wood for New York City if the enemy leaves. Second part on verso discusses transporting cannon from Poughkeepsie. Both noted as copies.

GLC02437.02753

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Autograph letter signed

to Timothy Pickering

14 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Writes in full, "Since I saw you I have concluded to march the 1st & 4th Massachusetts regiments the day after tomorrow, I wish you to come down pretty early tomorrow to make the necessary arrangements."

GLC02437.02775