Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05572 Author/Creator: Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 August 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 18.2 cm, Width: 15.3 cm Order a Copy
Letter of introduction for two British soldiers, Captain Talbot, a member of Prince Edward's family, and Captain Piggot, of the "Royal Fusileers." They are traveling from Quebec back to England, but before they leave the United States would like to visit some of the southern states.
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