Alexander, William, 1726-1783 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.01636

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GLC#
GLC02437.01636-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
2 October 1782
Author/Creator
Alexander, William, 1726-1783
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Albany, New York
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 34.1 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Remarks that he realized he forgot yesterday to enclose a letter he wrote to Knox on 28 September, probably GLC02437.01631, so he encloses it now. Writes, "This Sloop commanded by Capt [possibly Edward S.] Willet, brings you the QMGs Stores mentioned in the Return I sent you by the last post, as I know they will be immediately usefull; the military stores I have detained till I hear further from you, I wish you could be ready to receive them by Capt Seward. This sloop also takes down all the Brittish waggons." Sends, along with his wife, best wishes to Mrs. Knox. Adds, "Do have mercy on us, and send us some news, we get nothing we can depend on."

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