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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Captain Allen

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02607 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 October 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 17.7 cm Order a Copy

Informs Allen that he has received his return of the prisoners who returned from captivity and requests that he also sends his returns frequently to the adjutant generals.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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