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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00238 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 January 1776 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Explains delays in transporting the artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts caused by the lack of snow on the ground and ice on the Hudson River. He realizes the importance of the transport and explains plans for moving forward. Also mentions that he has sent another list of the artillery being moved (not included). Knox's retained draft.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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