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Parry, Edward (fl. 1776) to William Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00434 Author/Creator: Parry, Edward (fl. 1776) Place Written: Portsmouth, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 September 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 22.4 x 17.8 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses plans to purchase books and other business. Mentions that the Army was in 3 divisions and describes the location of each division.

Parry, Edward, fl. 1776
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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