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Hand, Edward, 1744-1802 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01804 Author/Creator: Hand, Edward, 1744-1802 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 January 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23.7 x 17.9 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the transportation of Naval prisoners of war from West Point. States that the 4th Massachusetts regiment is ready to receive the prisoners. Written in the Orderly Office.

Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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