Hampton, Richard, 1735-1801 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02777 Author/Creator: Hampton, Richard, 1735-1801 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 33.7 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Brigadier General Hampton recommends a Lieutenant McLean to Knox and praises his good qualities. Asks if it would be possible for McLean to be sent to Knox to serve under him. Noted as written in the Philadelphia Barracks.
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