Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Tench Tilghman
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00933 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 30 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Docketed to Colonel Tilghman, one of George Washington's aides. Reports that a company at West Point has been annexed to Colonel Proctor's regiment. Asks for George Washington's instructions as to whether or not he should order the company to Proctor's regiment immediately. Asks for news regarding General [Nathanael] Greene, Commander of the Southern Department. Remarks that his son Harry is feeling better today.
[draft]
New Windsor 2 Apl 1781
Dear Sir
There is a company at West Point which [inserted: amounting perhaps to 37] by the late arrangement has been annex'd to Procters regiment (the same which [are] at head quarters about their enlistments) I wish his Excellencys directions [struck: which it] whether I shall order it to join Colonel Procter immediately. [struck: have you n] have you no news from General Greene yet? [inserted: my little son] [struck: little Harry] is rather better today.
Your affectionate
[struck: Adieu]
HKnox
New Windsor 2 April 1781-
Colonel Tilghman
[docket]
Copy to Colonel Tilghman 2 April 1781
Concerning ordering Lymonds Company to join Procters regiment
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