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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Bryant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.018 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: February 25, 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes he has enclosed an order (not included) on Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth's for six months pay owed to Captain Bryant for his service in 1787. Hopes Bryant will receive his pay for 1788 in a few months. He will write more about his difficulties settling Bryant's account when he goes abroad. Indicates he was confined to his house for the past month with rheumatism. Written from the War Office.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bryant, John, 1742-1816

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