Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Snow
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01521 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 August 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.5 x 23.1 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Major General Knox to British POW Captain Snow. Informs Snow that Washington has consented to exchange him immediately. He is being exchanged for an American officer of equal rank.
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Head Quarters
8 Augt 1782
Sir
I have the honor to receive your favor of the 17th ultimo. I am now happy to inform you that his Excellency General Washington has been so obliging as to consent to your [inserted: immediate] exchange [strikeout] upon the principle of the Senior [struck: officer] American officer of your grade in possession of the british Army being liberated.
I Am Sir
With great Sincerity
Your most Hble Srvt
HKnox
Capt Snow 64th Regiment.
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