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Dalrymple, William, 1736-1807 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01491 Author/Creator: Dalrymple, William, 1736-1807 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter Date: 17 July 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Written by Major General Dalrymple, Quartermaster General of the British Army, to Major General Knox. Sends this letter by Mr. Loring, who was going to Dobbs Ferry. Thanks him for his help in the case of Captain Snow. Sends along the latest newspaper (not included here). Says his departure for Europe may be soon at hand. Gives regards to Mrs. Knox, Colonel Smith and Major Greene.

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