Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01006 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Peekskill, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 July 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 29.7 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy
Recently arrived in Peekskill. Expresses disappointment that Washington had moved by the time he arrived. Asks Washington to write to the Board of War if he plans to alter the time of arrival of stores sent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In a post script, writes, "If your Excellency should be engag'd in any operations, which you intend to lead to immediate action I hope I may with confidence expect your Summons ... "
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