McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02512 Author/Creator: McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 Place Written: Highlands, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 14 September 1783 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 23 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy
Written by General McDougall to General Knox. Says he will visit with Knox to finalize spending accounts of the officers. Says he has "written to Mr. Gaine in the most perfect secrecy, to print thirteen thousand Copies, of the Commander in Chief's circular letter, to the States, but no opportunity has yet offered, by which I could expect to receive an answer." Indicates that the circular letter's tendency toward mercy will appeal to the printer and other Loyalists. Reports the copies will be in pamphlet form because "I know that a Newspaper is read, torn or appropriated to such use, as, that most of the Newspapers are seldom to be found, after the first Reading; but this is not the case with Pamphlets." Suggests that the letters of Publicola also be printed in pamphlet form. Says the people need to be informed of the justice of their claims for proper pay and pensions for the officers. Wants the second address of Publicola sent to him by tomorrow morning. Mentions that Mr. Lawrance is going to New York and that he will arrange for the printing. Says he needs Knox's opinion on these issues by tomorrow as his health and other business requires him to go to the mountains for a week. Wants to know if Generals "Heath, Glover, &c &c &c" have paid their quota.
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