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Doughty, John, 1754-1826 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03065 Author/Creator: Doughty, John, 1754-1826 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 October 1784 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Encloses the monthly military returns for October. Doughty gives a detailed report on matters at West Point and the surrounding areas. Discusses stores, arrangements to be made for winter, and other topics.

Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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