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Grant, Edward, fl. 1783-1789 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02909 Author/Creator: Grant, Edward, fl. 1783-1789 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 January 1784 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses obtaining provisions for troops. Mentions Daniel Parker & Co., who had previously provided supplies for the army under contract. See GLC02437.02901 for Knox's letter to Grant ordering supplies.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Grant, Edward, fl. 1783-1789

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