Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Lamb

GLC02437.01139

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GLC#
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Type
Letters
Date
18 August 1781
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to John Lamb
Place Written
Dobbs Ferry, New York
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 19 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Written at camp near Dobbs Ferry. Gives specific orders for mobilization of Lamb's regiment, and apparently the entire artillery park. Indicates they should cross the Hudson River at Kings Ferry. Closing and signature in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

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