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Perkins, William (1742-1802) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00989 Author/Creator: Perkins, William (1742-1802) Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 June 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.2 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy

Gives Knox notice of ordnance and stores he has sent. Lists quantities of items on their way to Knox.

Perkins oversaw military stores at Providence.

Perkins, William, 1742-1802
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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