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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Eustis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04560 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 March 1790 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Informs Eustis that "[o]ur delegates have not yet brought forward the motion relative to a new inspection of the invalids." Stresses the importance of another inspection, in order to ensure all invalid soldiers are accounted for and paid appropriately. Discusses other business related to the inspection.

Eustis, William, 1753-1825
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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