Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06005 Author/Creator: Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810 Place Written: Newark, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 December 1793 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 31.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Received a letter from Canada this morning relating an account from Detroit that "the Indians have not been able to assemble more than between eight and nine hundred Men; That they had Cutt off the Escort of Provision." Says Mrs. Ogden's health is improved. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
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