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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Peirce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02304 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 July 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 34.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the printing of certificates of account balances for officers. He writes that the officers wish their certificates to be printed "either with common type or copper plated". Knox agrees with the officers and suggests that the certificates be printed to [copper] plates because it will take less time. Writes that he hopes Peirce will be able to comply and gratify his "own feelings upon the occasion."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Peirce, John, 1750-1798

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