Hay, Udney, fl. 1776-1806 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02520 Author/Creator: Hay, Udney, fl. 1776-1806 Place Written: Poughkeepsie, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 32.6 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy
Asks Knox for permission to retain a few of the men who were assigned to help build his house since many of the men are sick and unable to work. Advises the sick be sent to the hospital and wants to know how the remaining men will draw provisions. Mentions that he has been ill and confined to bed for eight to ten days.
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