Van Rensselaer, Philip (1747-1798) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01453 Author/Creator: Van Rensselaer, Philip (1747-1798) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 June 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 33.9 x 21.4 cm. Order a Copy
Writes, "I am requested by Col. Reid Commanding Officer of this Department to inform you that great part of the Continental Troops in this Quarter are Distitute of Cartridge Boxes, would therefore desire you to order at least 200 to this place. Recruits are dayly expected as also a supply of Cartridge paper thread Twines & flints and some writting paper as I am intirely out and no money to purchase any." Van Rensselaer signs as public storekeeper.
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