Hazen, Moses (1733-1803) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01423 Author/Creator: Hazen, Moses (1733-1803) Place Written: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 20 x 15.8 cm. Order a Copy
Written from Lancaster, likely in Pennsylvania. Remarks that he wrote some days ago to the commanding officer at Reading about the servants Knox wanted, and if servants are to be had there, he will have them sent out to Knox. If not, he will try further. Asks that he and Mrs. Hazen be remembered to Mrs. Knox.
Lancaster 20th May 1782-
Dear Sir
I have wrote some days since to the officer Commanding at Reading to engage the Servants you wanted. If they are to be had the bearer Lt: monty will Take them on to you- If I should not succeed there I shall try further Mrs: [insert: Hazen] Desires to be remembered to you; and [illegible] in Compliments to Mrs: Knox. I am Dear Sir
your very Huml: Servt:
Moses Hazen
Genl: Knox
[address leaf]
The Honle:
Major General Knox
par Lt: New Windsor
monty
[docket]
from
General Hazen 20 May
1782
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