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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Daniel Parker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02851 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 December 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 32.2 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the lack of provisions for the troops at West Point, stating "[t]here are not more provision at this place than will serve the troops to the end of the month, and I much doubt whether it will last so long ... " Request that Parker supplies the post with supplies as soon as possible.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Parker, Daniel, fl. 1781-1791

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