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Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04017 Author/Creator: Knox, William, 1756-1795 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 October 1788 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 32.4 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

William, managing War Office business in Henry's absence, reports on gathering clothing for an impending march to Fort Pitt: Captain Price arrived in the morning; Mr. Stagg has begun inspecting and packing 400 uniforms; Samuel Hodgdon organized wagons for transporting the clothing, etc. Refers to Lieutenant John Pratt (who will lead troops to Fort Pitt). Comments on his illness: "...I had a face like a pudding- and more pain than I know what to do with... my face is swelling while I am writing-"

Knox, William, 1756-1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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