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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to [Ebenezer] Stevens

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01012 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 July 1781 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 31 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Gives Lieutenant Colonel Stevens specific instructions for organizing and gathering men and weapons at New Windsor, Peekskill, and West Point, New York. "From the frequent communications to you of my intentions & desires, you will be able to execute the business with precision." Refers to the preparations being made by other officers in the vicinity. Reports that final orders may be expected the following day. Contains some mathematical figures on page four.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

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