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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01416 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 May 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 22.1 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Relates that the artillery artificers are preparing supplies and will be ready to march whenever General Washington thinks it is the right time; Knox imagines it will be after 1 June. Explains that he will be leaving today for Burlington and expects to stay there for three or four days before proceeding to headquarters. Describes Mrs. Knox's travel plans as well.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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