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Perkins, William (1742-1802) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00993 Author/Creator: Perkins, William (1742-1802) Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 31.6 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses ordnance and stores he recently sent to Knox. Relates his difficulty obtaining supplies from the Governor and Council (William Greene was Governor of Rhode Island 1778-1786).

Perkins oversaw military stores at Providence.

Perkins, William, 1742-1802
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Greene, William, 1731-1809

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