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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Henry Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00653 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Metuchen, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 October 1777 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 31.8 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Reports that nothing has changed since 23 September, when he previously wrote, and that the British still have possession of Philadelphia. Relates that the Delaware frigate was recently lost to the British. Recently received militia reinforcement. Has received news from the north (possibly referring to the Battle of Freeman's Farm, 19 September 1777). Regarding the reports, comments: "...if this news should be followed by the probable consequences We may yet conclude the Campaign if not the War most happily..."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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