Irvine, William (1741-1804) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01367 Author/Creator: Irvine, William (1741-1804) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 March 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 33.8 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that he called to say goodbye this morning but did not want to disturb Knox since Knox has been ill. Discusses military stores "in case of Offensive operations to the Westward," and has included an estimate. Mentions that the stores at Fort Pitt are only sufficient for a defensive plan. Hopes there will not in the future be "so great a consumption of stores in that quarter without execution."
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Philada. March 10 1782
Dear Sir
I called to take leave of you this morning - but as you have been unwell - would not disturb you -
The inclosed is an Estimate for stores - in case of Offensive Operation to the Westward - part of which (as you will see by the Return) are at Fort Pitt & some addition is making - but at present only sufficient for a defensive plan -
I have directed Captain Craig to leave An Estimate at the War Office or with you of such articles as will be wanted - in case of any prospect of acting offensively - in addition to those now at Fort Pitt - and those ordered there merely for a defensive plan, I flatter myself that in future there will not be so great a consumption of stores [struck: in future] in that quarter - with [inserted: out] execution - I am Dr Sir
Your Obedt Servt
Wm Irvine
Genl Knox
[docket]
From
B.r Gen. Irvine
10 March 1782.
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