Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

Paterson, John (1744-1808) to Henry Knox

High-resolution images are available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription. Or click here for more information. You may also order a pdf of the image from us here.

Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01741 Author/Creator: Paterson, John (1744-1808) Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 December 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 21.2 x 17.7 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he has received his most recent letter accompanying the address to Congress, and will comply with Knox's request to have it signed by the committee members and then pass it on to Colonel [John] Brooks, who will be leaving for West Point tomorrow. Will also pay close attention to Knox's other requests.

Paterson, John, 1744-1808
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Brooks, John, 1752-1825

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources