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Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04026 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 November 1788 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Discusses military preparations for John Pratt's march to Fort Pitt. Notes that Pratt passed through New York on his way to New Brunswick, where he will depart with troops to Fort Pitt. John Stagg, assisting William in the War Office, gave Pratt a fife and drum. William promised Pratt another month's pay. Mentions Samuel Ogden's procurement of wagons for transporting supplies to Fort Pitt. Notes that [Pratt?] is accompanied by Solomon Jennings, a deserter who was tried and punished at West Point. Mentions General Josiah Harmar and Ensign Luce. Comments on his recent illness, which was accompanied by a swollen face: "Our friend Bailey introduced the lancet to my face on Sunday last since which I have had sleep, to which I was a stranger for four previous nights." Notes that Philip Audebert, War Office clerk, is helping him conduct business in Henry's absence. Discusses financial/business transactions.

Knox, William, 1756-1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Pratt, John, 1753-1824
Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803
Audebert, Philip, fl. 1788-1796
Harmar, Josiah, 1753-1813

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