McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02326 Author/Creator: McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 Place Written: Highlands, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 July 1783 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 22.2 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy
Written by General McDougall to General Knox. Writes from Highlands, New York. Says that the latest news from Massachusetts is that they will not support a "speedy relief to the Army from Continental Funds." Says the state senate supports Congress's resolution, but has put the issue aside until next session. Says he has fears that the funds will not be provided. Believes the most important thing now is to let the country know of the justice of their claims. Reports that other states might also hesitate in giving funds to officers. Wants him to consider starting "a train of correspondence from Jersey to New Hampshire." If he concurs, asks that Major [possibly William] Barber writes to General Dayton to apply to the printers of New Jersey to begin creating materials. Wants General Huntington and Colonel Swift to do likewise. Asks that someone with energy also coordinate printing materials in Boston. Says "if either of these states hangs back, nothing continental will be done." Postscript says he has written to Samuel Loudon, bookseller in New York, "to notice such papers as appear in Favor of the Army." Says he recently saw two good papers published in their favor.
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