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Young, Joseph, 1733-1814 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02832 Author/Creator: Young, Joseph, 1733-1814 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 December 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 31.3 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the order that the Albany hospital is to be closed, which he was not aware of, and the lack of firewood for the patients. Also reports back to Knox about his preparation for closing the hospital. Young signs as hospital physician. Noted as sent "By Express" and on "Public Service."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Young, Joseph, 1733-1814

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