Mott, Gershom (1744-1786) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01041 Author/Creator: Mott, Gershom (1744-1786) Place Written: Mendham, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 July 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 22.4 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Explains the various obstacles that have kept him from making his way to New Windsor, New York. Foresees no way of being able to make it to New Windsor unless General George Washington issues a special order for his relief. Asks Knox to intervene on his behalf. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
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...I am destitute even of hope - and what adds greatly to my distress is the Hospital being almost destitute of provisions not having drawn an oz of meat for upwards of seven weeks & none to be provided here at any rate...
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