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- GLC#
- GLC02437.02935-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- January 23, 1784
- Author/Creator
- Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Springfield, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 1 p. : address : docket Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 19 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- Creating a New Government
When Williams recently arrived at Springfield, he found the arsenal unoccupied by troops. Reports on the present situation at Springfield. Discusses the plan for the issue of rations. Complains that the allowance of firewood "is very insufficient, for this season of the year- many people here, have expressd there fear, that there wood & fences, will fall a sacrifise..." Reports that the barracks are well prepared, and requests extra straw.
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