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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Peter Taulman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02035 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 33.6 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Discusses charges brought by Taulman against Deputy Judge Advocate Cogswel and informs Taulman that he will have to consult with General George Washington regarding the situation.

Taulman, Peter, 1757-1835
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Revolutionary War
Revolutionary War General
Military History
Military Law
Continental Army
Law
President
Creating a New Government

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