Barber, William, fl. 1783-1784 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02697 Author/Creator: Barber, William, fl. 1783-1784 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1783 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22.9 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy
Forwards the muster rolls for August and September. Notes that there is a discrepency in numbers for September due to the number "of the sick, absent and on Commands." Goes on to complain about the decline of the army, in particular the lack of discipline and proper uniforms. Originally included muster rolls, GLC02437.02450 and GLC02437.10536.
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