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Swift, Heman, 1733-1814 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09637 Author/Creator: Swift, Heman, 1733-1814 Place Written: New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: February 11, 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.1 cm, Width: 17.8 cm Order a Copy

Colonel Swift recommends Ensign Rogers, of the 22nd Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 7th April 1783. Created at Camp Highlands. Informs Knox that Captain Richard has returned from furlough.

Swift, Heman, 1733-1814
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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