Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02610 Author/Creator: Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829) Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 October 1783 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.3 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Asks Knox to hire more wagoners to "drive the teams which are transporting wood."
Newburgh Octr. 3. 1783.
D.r Sir,
I find it difficult to hire as many waggoners as are wanted to drive the teams which are transporting wood ; & some engaged are ordinary. If you can oblige me by ordering half a dozen good ones from the line, the Service would be greatly promoted, & much expense Saved, by discharging Such of those now employed as are negligent in their Duty.
I am respectfully
Dr Sir
y.r most obed.t Serv.t
T. Pickering
QMG
M Gen.l Knox
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