Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09379 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Rocky Hill, New Jersey Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 12 September 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 29.5 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
Will soon inform Knox "whether the field pieces or royal Howitzers, will be most acceptable to Count de Rochambeau." Also tells Knox that a certain inscription should be in Latin and says Captain Doughty is "appointed fort Major of West point & its Dependencies." Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
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