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Jefferds, Samuel, 1752-1804 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01815 Author/Creator: Jefferds, Samuel, 1752-1804 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 January 1783 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Discusses and reports the state of ordnance at several forts including Rensellaer, Schuyler, and Herkimer.

Jefferds, Samuel, 1752-1804
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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