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Vanderburgh, Henry, 1760-1812 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03996 Author/Creator: Vanderburgh, Henry, 1760-1812 Place Written: Vincennes, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 October 1788 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 16.8 cm Order a Copy

Written from "Post Vincennes," present-day Vincennes, Indiana. Vanderburgh predicts an increase in the number of troops raised. Solicits reappointment "either in the line or staff of the army as would enable me to serve with honor." Docket notes, "Wants employ."

Vanderburgh, Henry, 1760-1812
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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