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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to George Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02564 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 24 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.7 x 17.7 cm. Order a Copy

Sends a return of the troops (not included). Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. Retained copy.

[draft]
West Point, 27 September 1783.
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose the return of the troops, to the 20th instant, and am, with the greatest respect

Your Excellencys most obedient Servant, (Signed) H Knox MG

His Excellency General Washington

[docket]
To
His Excey Gen. Washington 27 Sept. 1783.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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