Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Charles McKnight
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01667 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 October 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 33.4 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that in response to his request, he has not heard that any sick members of the garrison are suffering "for want of a Gentleman of the hospital." Writes that he does not feel it would be proper to grant him permission to travel to New Jersey on family business, perhaps because Dr. McKnight's services are needed at Fishkill: "If it really was with me to grant you the permission and the State of the service would permit it, I certainly should convey it to you without hesitation." See GLC02437.01662 for a related document.
No location is listed, but during this period Henry Knox was stationed at West Point, as its commanding officer.
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