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Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01300 Author/Creator: Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 Place Written: Fishkill, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 December 1781 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21.8 x 17.7 cm. Order a Copy

Comments that after a pleasant trip, though a little bit "zig-zag/ by way of Booneton and Mount Hope," he has arrived near Fishkill, New York at the lodgings of Lord Stirling. Discusses various friends he has visited, including Mr. Mitchell, the Quartermaster. Comments that he will soon go to Boston where he will be able "to receive and execute your commands." Sends regards to Knox and Mrs. Knox from Stirling as well as from himself.

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Alexander, William, 1726-1783

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