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Jackson, William (1759-1828) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01570 Author/Creator: Jackson, William (1759-1828) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 September 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 22.5 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Written from the War Office. Writes, "In the absence of General Lincoln, who is a little indisposed, I have the honor to transmit you some late resolve of Congress reforming the field Commissary of Military Stores department" [perhaps GLC02437.01566 or .01569].

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jackson, William, 1759-1828
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

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