Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01665 Author/Creator: Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810 Place Written: Boonton, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 October 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32.8 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Written by Ogden as the owner of the Booneton [Boonton] Ironworks, which supplied various iron supplies to the Continental Army, to Major General Knox. Reports that after a discussion with Mr. [Robert?] Morris in Philadelphia he is going to see General Washington at his headquarters on Thursday night. Says that the discussion will be of a public nature and asks Knox to attend. Will leave tomorrow. Claims that "Your presence I conceive may be very important, therefore flatter myself nothing will deprive me of it."
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