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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Robert Morris

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02902 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 3 January 1784 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 33.5 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy

Knox writes to Morris, Superintendent of Finance. Reports that no contract has been made to continue the supply of provisions to West Point. Discusses steps he has taken to obtain supplies to last for a short period. Hopes Morris will "find it convenient to continue the supplies of provisions by Contract." After signing, Knox adds in his hand a lengthy postscript.

Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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