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- GLC#
- GLC02437.01737-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- December 12, 1782
- Author/Creator
- McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 19 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Writes to ask for Knox's permission to obtain two barrels of salt pork. Explains that due to the approaching cold weather, the river will soon be impassble, so he decided to undertake some navigation while it was still possible. Approached Mr. [possibly John] Elderkin [a Quartermaster] to obtain some pork, but was told that Mr. Elderkin was not authorized to deliver pork or any salted provisions without permission from the Commandant. If McDougall had known this, he would have asked Knox himself, but he did not know this regulation until he was on his way to the boat to undertake his navigation. If Knox agrees, asks that he sign an order for two 13 ounce barrels which will accompany the present letter.
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