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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Lamb

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01436 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 June 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 33.6 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Includes a note at bottom of verso indicating that a copy of the letter was given to Colonel Gansevort by Mr. [Samuel] Shaw. Writes, "I have repeatedly mentioned to his Excellency the situation of your regiment, but he has not yet given any directions concerning its march. The operation of the Campaign in great degree depends on circumstances beyond his controls." Asks Lamb to prepare the Quarter Master General's department for the move next month. Also discusses a letter from Captain [Thomas] Machin about new recruits, which might be put under Captain Moody [likely Captain Andrew Moodie]. See GLC02437.01437 for related information.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lamb, John, 1735-1800
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Gansevoort, Peter, 1749-1812
Machin, Thomas, 1744-1816

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