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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to the Board of War and Ordnance

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01032 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 July 1781 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 23 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

Informs the Board that George Washington has directed him to delay the transport of cannon and powder to New Windsor and Kings Ferry, New York, until [8] August. Small stores are to be sent to New Windsor as soon as possible. Writes, "The Army are in great distress for drums & fifes..." Contains a note written on page three, written by Knox's aide Samuel Shaw, in which Knox requests sheepskins. Also docketed by Shaw. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (near present-day Tarrytown).

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
United States. Continental Congress. Board of War and Ordnance
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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