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Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05540 Author/Creator: Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796 Place Written: Worcester, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 July 1792 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.6 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Expresses dissatisfaction with his situation and states that he has not heard from General Jackson or Cobb on what his next action should be. Informs that if he does not hear anything tomorrow, he will return to Boston on the Tuesday stagecoach, "and wait for your further instructions for my proceeding Eastward."

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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