Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00558 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 March 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
Continues the discussion about raising money from his last letter, GLC02437.00555. Still believes that he will soon have raised the necessary funds, and will then be free to join the army. Hopes to receive the quills, wax, etc. that day. A French General has arrived and met with General Heath, and more French ships are expected. The General is most likely Phillipe Charles Jean Baptiste Tronson du Coudray.
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