Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Alexander McDougall
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02008 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 33.6 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Written by Major General Knox to General McDougall, who was part of a committee sent to Congress by the army to lobby for half-pay pensions. Says he previously wrote "of the ferment which was raised in the minds of the officers by some anonymous pieces circulated through camp." Says that the meeting called for in the circular was held yesterday and that he will get a report on it from General Gates. Asks him to continue his mission in Philadelphia. Thinks the sentiments of the army "will do them honor."
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