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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Samuel Osgood

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01752 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 December 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 35 cm, Width: 23.2 cm Order a Copy

Written by Major General Knox to Massachusetts Continental Congressman Osgood. This letter is a reply to Osgood's letter at GLC02437.01730. Says that his sentiments have caused "uneasiness" among the officers. Knox made sure the principal officers would hear Osgood's opinions by passing the letter along to General John Paterson to share. Believes that McDougall, Ogden, and Brooks, who have been dispatched to Congress, will be able to convince that body the officers deserve better treatment, especially those that have families. Says the officers have confidence that Congress understands what the officers went through.

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