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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00886 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 13 February 1781 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; 32.2 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Knox's analysis and recommendations to Washington on the military situation for the next campaign, in terms of artillery and ammunitions supply and other military stores. Knox's working draft. Closing and signature are in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

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

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