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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to George Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01416 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 May 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 22.1 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Relates that the artillery artificers are preparing supplies and will be ready to march whenever General Washington thinks it is the right time; Knox imagines it will be after 1 June. Explains that he will be leaving today for Burlington and expects to stay there for three or four days before proceeding to headquarters. Describes Mrs. Knox's travel plans as well.

[draft]
War Office: Philadelphia 14 May 1782
[inserted - different hand: To Washington]
[struck: Dr Sir] My dear General
I have received your Excellencys favor of the 1st instant. The Artillery, [inserted: men] and Artificers at Burlington are at Work preparing [struck: every] things in their respective departments, and will be ready [inserted: as far as respects this work] to [strike-out] begin their march whenever your Excellency may thinke proper to order [inserted: them] after the 1 of June. [inserted: Having arranged matters here] I shall go to [struck: that place] [inserted: Burlington] today, & stay there [struck: for] three or four days, [struck: and hope to be at] [inserted: & I hope] Head Quarters by the 23d [inserted: or 24th ] instant., [struck: But I should be] I should be there by [struck: the 24th but Mrs. Knox who accompanies me to New Windsor will retard me a day or two] [inserted: a day or two sooner but Mrs Knox who accompanies me will relieve me that time].

I am with the most huble respect
& esteem your Excellency most obliged
& most humble Servt
H Knox

His Excellency General Washington.

[docket]
To
His Excellency General
Washington 14 May 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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