Gridley, Richard (1711-1796) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00251 Author/Creator: Gridley, Richard (1711-1796) Place Written: Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 1776 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. + docket. 21 x 16 cm. Order a Copy
At the request of General Horatio Gates, Gridley asks Knox to inform General Israel Putnam of the need for repairs on a bridge at Lechmere Point, Massachusetts. Gridley was the army's chief engineer, he was succeeded by Knox in 1775 but retained the title.
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Saturday Evening
Sir
General Gates was with me, to Genl Putnam's concerning Strengthening the Bridge at Lechmere's point; but Genl Putnam not being at Home, Genl Gates desir'd me to Inform you, that General Putnam might be acquainted with it in the morning, that something might be done to prevent Accidents. I am with sincere regards
Your most Obedt. Servt.
Richd Gridley
Colonel Knox
I must needs Speak non possum non dicere
I produce good arguments
well grounded reasons
[address leaf]
To
Colonel Knox
[illegible]
[docket]
Colo Gridley
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