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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Clinton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02773 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 November 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 33.9 x 21.8 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses plans for the evacuation of New York City by the British and requests that they give five to six days' notice.

Clinton, George, 1739-1812
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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