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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William North

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03369 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 December 1786 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

In response to Major North's letter (see GLC02437.03368), Knox writes that he agrees that [John Francis] Hamtramck's ideas show him to be a good officer. Adds, "I am persuaded his solicitude for a proper discipline, will be highly approved by all military men." Mentions that he has written to the Board of Treasury on the subject of pay, and hopes that the letter may have the desired effect.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
North, William, 1755-1836
Hamtramck, John Francis, 1756-1803

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