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Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06214 Author/Creator: Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: 2 October 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

A note informing Knox he has enclosed this morning's paper which contains the official account of General [Anthony] Wayne's success (likely referring to Wayne's victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers on 20 August 1794). "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

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