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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Lamb

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01139 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Dobbs Ferry, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 18 August 1781 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Written at camp near Dobbs Ferry. Gives specific orders for mobilization of Lamb's regiment, and apparently the entire artillery park. Indicates they should cross the Hudson River at Kings Ferry. Closing and signature in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lamb, John, 1735-1800
Crane, John, 1744-1805

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