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Lamb, John (1735-1800) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01476 Author/Creator: Lamb, John (1735-1800) Place Written: Burlington, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 July 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 16.2 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

Comments that he only received Knox's most recent two letters the night before, which accounts for his late reply. Writes, "I have (previous to your directions) made appreciation to the Qr. Mr. Genl. [Quartermaster General] for the necessary number of Horses, and waggons, to move us on the shorter notice. In consequence of your Letter, of the 14th ultimo, I have ordered Mr. Frothingham, to move with the Conductors, as soon as possible." Sends compliments to Mrs. Knox and Samuel Shaw.

Lamb, John, 1735-1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819

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