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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Gershom Mott

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01089 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Sleepy Hollow, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 26 July 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 16.8 cm Order a Copy

Written for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Encloses an order from Timothy Pickering, Quartermaster General (order not included). Discusses a wagon which is to be sent to Kings Ferry, New York. Is glad to hear Mott has regained his health. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

Mott, Gershom, 1744-1786
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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