Fenno, Ephraim, fl. 1776-1784 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02028 Author/Creator: Fenno, Ephraim, fl. 1776-1784 Place Written: Stoney Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 March 1783 Pagination: 4 p. : address : docket ; 21.2 x 17.4 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the circumstances of a missing 1/4 barrel of gunpowder. Takes responsiblity for the mistake and loss. Includes an autograph note signed by George Fleming stating that the Stoney Point magazine is unfit for powder storage. Also includes an autograph note signed by Samuel Shaw stating that Fenno is to return to "this post."
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