Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) to Edward Hand
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01590 Author/Creator: Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23 x 17.9 cm. Order a Copy
Writes, "General [Henry] Knox transmitted the report of the Court of Inquiry on LC Barber, as well for his Excellency's decision as for its being published to the army; he not thinking himself authorized to decide in this case it having been designated by Genl [William] Heath, then commanding in the Department."
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