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Humphreys, David (1752-1818) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00964 Author/Creator: Humphreys, David (1752-1818) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: 6 June 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23 x 19.1 cm. Order a Copy

Humphreys, aide-de-camp to George Washington, informs Knox that Washington requests him to give an order for pistols for Colonel Sheldon's Regiment of Dragoons.

[draft]
Sir

His Excellency requests you will give an Order for 100 pr of Pistols for Col Sheldon's Reg.t Dragoons.
I am Sir
Your most Obedt Hble Servt
June 6.th 1781. D Humphreys
[address]
General Knox.
[docket]
From
Major Humphry [sic] [A.D.C.]
6 June 1781.

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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