to Henry Knox

Mason, John, fl. 1776-1790 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.01635-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
1 October 1782
Author/Creator
Mason, John, fl. 1776-1790
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Pluckemin, New Jersey
Pagination
1 p. : address : docket Height: 33.5 cm, Width: 20.4 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Written by Mason, who, per docketing, appears to be the reverend for the garrison at West Point, to Major General Knox. Asks for an extension of his leave until next month as his wife is still very ill and his family's interests "are so embarrassed, that I am involved in a variety of difficulties." Says the garrison is on his mind daily, but says this indulgence by Knox will allow him to return before winter and counsel the men of the garrison "with a composed mind." Written at the bottom of the letter, in what appears to be Samuel Shaw's hand: "(granted) answered by SS."

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