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Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01865 Author/Creator: Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807 Place Written: Philipstown, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 January 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 23.5 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

Forwarding Knox a letter from General Horatio Gates and informing him that he will help Gates in any way possible. Noted as granted. See GLC02437.01862 for the enclosed letter. Written at Constitution Island.

Nicola, Lewis, 1717-1807
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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