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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Udney Hay

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02130 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 23 May 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 27.5 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy

Replies to Hay's letter of 17 May 1783 (see GLC02437.02129) stating that he is unable to grant his request for men to help with construction of Hay's house since the time of service for the men expires with the end of the war.

Hay, Udney, 1739-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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