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Antill, Edward, 1742-1789 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02475 Author/Creator: Antill, Edward, 1742-1789 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 31.9 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Encloses a letter (not present) from the Minister of War (possibly Benjamin Lincoln), which instructs Knox to continue issuing provisions as usual until he receives further orders. Asks Knox to reply soon.

Antill, Edward, 1742-1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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