Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09357 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 17 August 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Requests Knox's opinion on the "proposed arrangement of the office of Field Commissary of Military Stores." Includes an extract from a letter by the Secretary of War at the end of his letter, which he wants Knox's opinion on. The extract is regarding the number of officers to be employed in the Field Commissary's department, and how and where they should be employed. Washington's signature clipped. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Henry Knox.
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