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Crane, John, 1744-1805 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01062 Author/Creator: Crane, John, 1744-1805 Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 July 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 33.4 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Colonel Crane reports his arrival at New Windsor the previous evening with ordnance and stores. Discusses cannon, cartridges, powder, and other items.

Crane, John, 1744-1805
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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