Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to David Humphreys
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03356 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 29 November 1786 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 27 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy
Written from the "War Office"; location inferred. Discusses the "derangement of the public finance" and the difficulty of being able to financially support the military establishment. Mentions that if Humphreys is with Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth, Wadsworth can explain everything. Also discusses the recruitment of soldiers.
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