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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) A Summary return of the Ordnance, Arms and military stores taken in the Enemies posts of York and Glocester.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01245 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Yorktown, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 19 October 1781 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

Short list of British ordnance confiscated after the siege of Yorktown and a note indicating that the totals are so numerous that a complete detailed return has not yet been obtained.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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