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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 [Working draft of Knox's Opinion delivered to his Excelency Genl. Washington]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00850 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Bergen County, New Jersey Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 3 November 1780 Pagination: 10 p. : docket ; 33.7 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

Knox's opinions, analysis and recommendations on military strategy & tactics to Washington.

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

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