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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Samuel Jefferds

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02857 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 December 1783 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the disbandment of Colonel [Marinus] Willett's regiment saying it will likely take place immediately. Orders Jefferds and his troops to move to Fort Schuyler where a number of stores have been collected in preparation of taking command of the western lakes. Discusses the amount of provisions needed at Fort Schuyler for Jefferds party. Provides further instructions if the number of provisions at Fort Schuyler is insufficient.

Jefferds, Samuel, 1752-1804
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830

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