Hugg, Samuel (fl. 1782) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01710 Author/Creator: Hugg, Samuel (fl. 1782) Place Written: Trenton, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 November 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 21.5 x 16.8 cm. Order a Copy
Writes, "I take this opportunity and the Fredom of Wrighting to your Honor by Lt Peninton not doubting that you Will do me that justis that is Due to me that is that you will Be so kind as to send me a Sotificate to Sertifye that I Did inlist [4]7 Men in the Core of Atillery in the year 1776-7 Which your Honor Well knows is true and I Do declaire that I Never have Recd one farthing but what I Recd from your Honer; if you would be so good as to Send me a sertificate of What is Wright I Shall for Ever Remain yor Hmb Srvt." See GLC02437.01706 for a related document.
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