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Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1833 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07136 Author/Creator: Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1833 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 May 1798 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 25.3 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses an issue between the War and Treasury departments concerning the navy and perhaps the building of ships.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1833

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