Hand, Edward, 1744-1802 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01559 Author/Creator: Hand, Edward, 1744-1802 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 September 1782 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.4 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses information from the day's General Orders and asks Knox to pass the information on to the 3rd Massachusetts Regiment who are on fatigue on West Point. Orders say they should probably march on Friday next. Also has orders for the 2nd Connecticut, and asks Knox's garrison to send their monthly rations to his office without delay.
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