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Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06058 Author/Creator: Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 March 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32.6 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Encloses a sketch of what he believes are the duties of the new officer. Also included what the new officer's pay and allowances should be with the sketch. Discusses the public property and military stores the new officer is to be in charge of, as well as which commanding officers are to report to him.

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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