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Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00444 Author/Creator: Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794 Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 September 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23.6 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Applauds Knox's action against a British ship on the East River. Notes that they are receiving stock and inhabitants from Long Island. Expresses pleasure at General Nathanael Greene's recovery from an illness. Lists Bostonians recommended for field officer positions.

Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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