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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02724 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 October 1783 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 33.7 cm, Width: 21.1 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the winter quarters for various regiments located in and around the area of West Point. Mentions the British evacuation of New York City which may or may not happen soon. Knox also offers to host Washington if he travels to New York City or Boston. Knox's retained draft.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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