Stevens, William, 1750-1801 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01349 Author/Creator: Stevens, William, 1750-1801 Place Written: Burlington, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 February 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 20.8 x 17.2 cm. Order a Copy
Asks that Knox provide him with a horse or approve of him obtaining one. Lost his horse "before York" (possibly meaning in battle), and cannot afford another. Wants to borrow a horse in order to travel to Boston: "As I have no other way of getting to Boston to see and provide for my family, & as we are disapointed in our expectations of receiving regular payments, they require my presence to point out some mode for their future support while I am in the service of my country." Promises to return the horse in good working order.
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