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- GLC#
- GLC02437.01633-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 30 September 1782
- Author/Creator
- Cheever, Ezekiel, 1720-1793
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Westford, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 1 p. : address : docket Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 18.8 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Mentions that he has taken the liberty of enclosing a letter by Mr. Commissary [Samuel] Hodgdon regarding Cheever's continued grievances (possibly regarding his pay and benefits: see GLC02437.01379 and GLC02437.01553). Remarks that Hodgdon's letter is "flattering, but [...] a poor boon." Adds that he hopes Knox will be able to "use your influence in my behalf, my perplexed circumstances I trust will apologize for this request." Place name listed as Wesford, possibly Westford, Massachusetts. "Public service" written on address leaf.
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