Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to David Ramsay
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03246 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 March 1786 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy
Written in the third person and signed in text: "Genl Knox presents his compliments to the honorable Mr Ramsay, and submits to his inspection a plan for the general arrangement of the militia." Asks Mr. Ramsay for any suggestions to the plan to help it achieve "greater public utility." Docket refers to Mr. Ramsay as "Chairman of Congress."
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