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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Establishment and pay for a company of artillery in the service of the United of America

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00584 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: 1 May 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 33 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy

Date from docket. Lists various posts, from captain to drummer, and their corresponding pay. First page and dated docket in Knox's hand, other docket in Shaw's.

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