Boyer, James (fl. 1782) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01348 Author/Creator: Boyer, James (fl. 1782) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 February 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23.1 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to tell Knox that "application has been made to the Quarter Master for Teams to transport the Iron selected" by Captain [Thomas] Patton to Burlington, New Jersey. The Quartermaster replied that as navigation will soon be opened, it might make sense not to transport it right away by land unless it is absolutely necessary. Boyer informs Knox that he told the Quarter Master that it was necessary to send it right way, and he "doubt[s] not of Capt. Patten's receiving a speedy Supply."
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