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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Dalrymple

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01520 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 August 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 34.5 x 24.6 cm. Order a Copy

Written by Major General Knox to Major General Dalrymple, the quartermaster general of the British Army. References Dalrymple's letter of 17 July. Tells him that Washington has consented to the immediate exchange of Captain Snow. Wishes Dalrymple happiness if he ends up leaving for Europe. Wants him to send his compliments to Mr. Elliot and Captain Churchill. Would send compliments to Captain Bushell, but he presumes he is in Maryland by now.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Dalrymple, William, 1736-1807
Snow, William, 1753-1834

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