Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to James Bowdoin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03341 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 November 1786 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy
Introduces Captain [possibly Jeremiah or Constant] Freeman as a worthy artillery soldier who served under Knox during the previous war. Recommends him for service in the Massachusetts line currently being raised.
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