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4 January 1784

Grant, Edward, fl. 1783-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses obtaining provisions for troops. Mentions Daniel Parker & Co., who had previously provided supplies for the army under contract. See GLC02437.02901 for Knox's letter to Grant ordering supplies.

GLC02437.02909

21 November 1783

Grant, Edward, fl. 1783-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Shaw

Discusses Knox's military accounts.

GLC02437.02792

24 October 1783

Grant, Edward, fl. 1783-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the unnecessary need for an inspector to come by and inspect the beef, since "this is a season in which there is very little or no bad Beef to be purchased in the Country; & Mr. [Oliver] Phelps, the Beef Contractor has determined to get none but good & merchantable Beef such as would pass inspection ... "

GLC02437.02707

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