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- GLC#
- GLC02437.00403-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 29 July 1776
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- to John Adams
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 1 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.8 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Later copy of the original. Notifies Adams' that a founder named Mr. Byers is on his way to Philadelphia to make cannons for the artillery. Seeks Adams' support. Also emphasizes the importance of working copper mines in New Jersey. Adams was then a member of the Continental Congress.
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