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Wright, Joseph A., fl. 1783 [Recommendation for a leave of absence]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01896 Author/Creator: Wright, Joseph A., fl. 1783 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph note signed Date: February 6, 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 8.2 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

Informs Knox that a John Meigs is recommended for a leave of absence.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Wright, Joseph A., fl. 1783
Meigs, John, fl. 1777-1800

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