Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02645 Author/Creator: Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 October 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 23.3 x 19.1 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses changing the men rowing the scows (small boats) daily. Mentions hired men working on other boats (pettiaugers and schooners) and their pay. Asks for boatbuilders to do repairs.
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