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Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02999 Author/Creator: Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Manuscript letter Date: 15 May 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

Noted as a copy of GLC02437.02998. Mifflin, President of Congress, encloses an Act of Congress directing Knox to ascertain from the British Commander in Chief of North America precisely when the British will leave their posts within the boundaries of the United States (possibly refers to Frederick Haldimand; see GLC02437.03019). Also asks that Knox arrange for cannon and stores at the posts to be delivered to West Point or another convenient location.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Campbell, John, 1727-1806
Haldimand, Frederick, Sir, 1718-1791

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