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Clinton, George, 1739-1812 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02807 Author/Creator: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 28 November 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.2 cm, Width: 17.2 cm Order a Copy

Request that Knox send troops to a Captain Henry Tiebout to "enable him to carry into execution a Resolution of the Council of this Day, a Copy whereof he will produce to you." Resolution not included.

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

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