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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to paymaster Joseph Howell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09060 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 29 March 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Authorizes two month's pay for two artillery companies, one infantry company, and an account of monies due to officers at West Point on 1 April 1790, stationed at St. Mary's River, Georgia.

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