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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Mr. [David] Brooks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02782 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 16 November 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 28.4 x 20.8 cm. Order a Copy

Submits an order for complete sets of clothing for men in the infantry and artillery in the 1st and 4th Massachusetts Regiment. Noted as a copy.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Brooks, David, 1756-1838
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Revolutionary War General
Military History
Continental Army
Artillery
Military Uniforms
Military Supplies
Clothing and Accessories
Infantry
Creating a New Government

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