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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Heath

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02105 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 April 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 35 x 22.5 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses an agreement made by Colonel Crane's regiment to accept the commutation of five years full pay in lieu of half pay for life. Knox also accepts the commutation.

Heath, William, 1737-1814
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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