Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Samuel Jefferds

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GLC#
GLC02437.02857-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
25 December 1783
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Samuel Jefferds
Place Written
West Point, New York
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 19.9 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Discusses the disbandment of Colonel [Marinus] Willett's regiment saying it will likely take place immediately. Orders Jefferds and his troops to move to Fort Schuyler where a number of stores have been collected in preparation of taking command of the western lakes. Discusses the amount of provisions needed at Fort Schuyler for Jefferds party. Provides further instructions if the number of provisions at Fort Schuyler is insufficient.

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