Niven, Daniel, 1742-1809 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06102 Author/Creator: Niven, Daniel, 1742-1809 Place Written: West Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 30.9 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
Describes the compensation Knox offered as not being equal to the loss he will sustain, however, says he will offer assistance for his country. Mentions performing repairs at Fort Potman and inquires if the redoubt should be performed first.
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