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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Andrew Billings

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02110 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 April 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 35 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Written by Major General Knox to Major Billings. Says he heard Billings would be willing to contract to engrave the cannon recently taken from the enemy for two dollars each. Would like him to take care of this business as soon as possible.

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