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Crane, John, 1744-1805 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01463 Author/Creator: Crane, John, 1744-1805 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 June 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 16.1 cm Order a Copy

Encloses a return of firearm stores Knox asked for (see GLC02437.01461). Specifies the amount without bayonets, but says they can be fitted with them if necessary, and likewise mentions that the damaged ones can be fixed.

Crane, John, 1744-1805
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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