Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Joseph Carleton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02989 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 April 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23.5 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses a copy of a return of clothing wanted by troops. Asks Carleton, acting Secretary at War, if Congress has made progress toward approving the application: "If you can have the clothing obtained, and forwarded to the troops you will render them an essential service as they must be exceedingly destitute of the Articles requested..."
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