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Antill, Edward (1742-1789) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02475 Author/Creator: Antill, Edward (1742-1789) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 31.9 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses a letter (not present) from the Minister of War (possibly Benjamin Lincoln), which instructs Knox to continue issuing provisions as usual until he receives further orders. Asks Knox to reply soon.

Antill, Edward, 1742-1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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