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Hunter, James, fl. 1781 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01216 Author/Creator: Hunter, James, fl. 1781 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 October 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : address ;. : docket ; Order a Copy

Duplicate of GLC02437.01217. In response to Knox's letter ordering Hunter to send iron and ordnance to James River (GLC02437.01193), Hunter explains how he has complied and what problems he has encountered. Also mentions naval engagements involving Dutch ships. The Continental Army was then executing the siege of Yorktown.

Hunter, James, fl. 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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