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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lord Stirling [William Alexander]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01712 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 19 November 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 33.9 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions that he has received stores which were sent by Captain Leonard's company, including a brass mortar. Also discusses the prospects for the peace treaty currently in negotiations, as well as the way it is being considered in the newspapers.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Alexander, William, 1726-1783

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