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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) An estimate of timber, wanted for the ordnance department in the field

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01344 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph document signed Date: 31 January 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 22.5 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy

Estimate of timber wanted for the ordnance department. Docket mentions that it was sent to the War Office.

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