Haskell, Elnathan, 1755-1825 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01563 Author/Creator: Haskell, Elnathan, 1755-1825 Place Written: Verplanck, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 September 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23.4 x 17.8 cm. Order a Copy
Written from Verplanks Point, now Verplanck, New York. Writes, "In the orders of this day I am appointed aide de camp to Major General [Robert] Howe, which I suppose will supersede the necessity of my returning to the Garrison again. Everything you desired was detailed to the Commander in Chief [George Washington], previous to my appointment, by General Howe."
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