Humphreys, David (1752-1818) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01265 Author/Creator: Humphreys, David (1752-1818) Place Written: Yorktown, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 October 1781 Pagination: 1 p. ; docket Order a Copy
Communicates request from General George Washington that Knox forward him the return of ordnance and ordnance captured from the British in the siege of Yorktown. Washington intends to send the return with a letter to Congress. Colonel Humphreys was an aide to George Washington. GLC02437.10031 is Knox's copy of the report sent in response to this letter.
[draft]
Head Quarters Oct.r 26.th 1781
Dear Sir
His Excellency requests you will have the goodness to have the Return of Ordnance &C captured from the Enemy, made out & forwarded to him as soon as may - The General's Letter waits for this Return to be enclosed in it, for Congress -
I have the honor to be
Your Most Obedt Hble Servt
D Humphreys
Genl Knox - ADC
[docket]
From
Col. Humphreys A.D. Camp
26 Octo. 1781.
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