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13 October 1781

Pryor, J., fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that the ordnance expected from Richmond (see GLC02437.01195) have arrived at Trebell's Landing, but the vessels have orders (communicated through Pryor's Deputy) not to land more stores there. Asks Knox to whom the stores should be delivered. The ordnance was needed for the siege of Yorktown.

GLC02437.01223

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