Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Cogswell
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02896 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 January 1784 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 21 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy
Knox appoints Doctor Cogswell in charge of the hospital of the garrison at West Point. Reports that the contractors or commissaries will supply the hospital with provisions on Cogswell's order. Instructs Cogswell to make weekly returns to the commanding officer of the hospital.
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