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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Lamb

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01474 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 July 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 23.8 cm, Width: 17.1 cm Order a Copy

Writes, "The General [perhaps General George Washington] is still unable to decide when your regiment shall march. You will continue to work on the Tumbrills. As soon as the General shall give me his directions I will communicate them to you."

Lamb, John, 1735-1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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