Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01534 Author/Creator: Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829) Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 August 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.9 x 17 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the transportation of supplies from a building at Fishkill being taken down. Writes to inform Pickering that he asked "the officer commanding the fatigue party to see that the lumber was put under the care of a sentry," in case Pickering needed to issue further instructions.
Sir
Yesterday the buildings where were taken down at Fishkill, were loading into Scows to be transported to the station of your artificers at the red house. I desired the officer commanding the fatigue party to see that the lumber was put under the care of a sentry: but now advise [inserted: you] of the matter, as you may have directions to give your artificers concerning them.
I am Sir
yr. most obedt Servt
T. Pickering QMG
Genl Knox
[docket]
From
Col. Pickering
22 Augt. 1782.
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