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Harrod, Joseph, fl. 1783 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01864 Author/Creator: Harrod, Joseph, fl. 1783 Place Written: Haverhill, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 27, 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.9 cm, Width: 18.2 cm Order a Copy

Written by Harrod to Major General Knox. Is writing because he knew Knox had a friendship with his deceased "Brother Treat" (possibly Samuel Treat, d. 1777, Harrod's brother-in-law).. Is requesting his assistance in getting Treat's half-pay pension for his mother, who needs it. Also says that "the last time he was at Haverhill I think he told me he lost a Valluable Horse at the [battle of] Brandy Wine & did not know wheather it would be made up to him." Says his petitions have not been answered and hopes Knox can assist him.

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