Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01459 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 June 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23 x 17.8 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Major General Knox to Major General von Steuben. Says he is ashamed he does not have as much money to send von Steuben as he requested. Hopes "three half Johannes" will be enough for the present. Says he will send more when he gets it.
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Newburgh 20 June 1782
My dear friend. I am [strikeout] ashamed to say [struck: that] I have not as much money at present [struck: by me] [inserted: as the small sum] [struck: as] you do me the favor to request. But I have sent you three half Johannes which I hope may answer for the present sum achetter les petites choses. When I get more I shall be happy to impart some to you
I am your affectionate
HKnox
General Baron Steuben
[docket]
From Baron Steuben)
answer. 20th June 1782.
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