Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 [Copy of a receipt related to army warrants]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03842 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 16 April 1788- 9 May 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.6 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Knox's signature is struck. Knox, Secretary at War, notes receipt of ten warrants from John Pierce drawn by the Board of Treasury "in favor of Michael Hillegas." Intends to forward the warrants to Jeremiah Wadsworth and to issue warrants for the payment of troops. Verso contains the signature of Philip Audebert, who signs for John Pierce. Audebert notes receipt of five warrants. Contains a note written by Jonathan Burrall, executor of the will of John Pierce. Burrall signs 9 May 1789 noting the receipt of ten warrants. Docket notes, "Finally settled on the 9th May 1789."
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