Fenno, Ephraim (fl. 1776-1784) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01632 Author/Creator: Fenno, Ephraim (fl. 1776-1784) Place Written: Stony Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 September 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; docket ; 23.3 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
Reports that the "Garrisons at Kings ferry are much in want of repair's." Encloses a list of the ordnance on hand as well as the items they need (not included). Describes Captain [possibly Gershom] Mott's Company and declares that they are otherwise employed and cannot help him; asks for a "command of musquetry" to help. Mentions also that VerPlank (the camp at Verplank's Point) is in similar circumstances. Writes: "...which small number will not allow me a Centinel over the Cannon - nor be able to work the pieces should action Require - the Infantry are two [sic] weak to afford me assistance."
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