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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10199 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter Date: 13 November 1783 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 35.8 cm, Width: 23.6 cm Order a Copy

Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Creator inferred from the draft (GLC02437.10186) in Knox's hand. On behalf of the officers "remaining on the banks of the Hudson," Knox responds to General Washington's farewell address to the army. Thanks Washington for the address and states that the failure to fully recompense officers was beyond Washington's control. Lists accomplishments of army and the officers. Noted as a copy in the docket. Watermarked. Date inferred by date of Knox's covering letter (GLC02437.02772).

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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