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Allen, William, fl. 1783-1809 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02524 Author/Creator: Allen, William, fl. 1783-1809 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. ; 30.9 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Knox that Lieutenant Jacob Glen with some members of Sir John Johnston's regiment, arrived from Canada at Saratoga with a flag of truce and 66 prisoners.

Allen, William, fl. 1783-1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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