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Jacob, fl. 1776 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00469 Author/Creator: Jacob, fl. 1776 Place Written: Morris County, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 October 1776 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32.6 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Knox that he "is manufacturing gun powder for the Continental Congress" that is intended for George Washington. Sends samples to Knox and asks to be informed which will pass inspection. Signed in the third person in the text.

Lord, Jacob, fl. 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Revolutionary War
Military History
Industry
Ammunition
President
Continental Army
Continental Congress
Congress
The War for Independence

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