Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Timothy Pickering
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02663 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 17 October 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23.4 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the issue of providing firewood for various forts along the Hudson, specifically Stony and Verplanck's Point. Asks if it is possible for those two places to obtain their own wood from the surrounding areas. Retained copy prepared for Knox's files, copied out entirely in the hand of Knox's aide-de-camp John Lillie. Docket in the hand of John Lillie.
[draft]
West Point 16th Octr 1783
Dear Sir
In our arrangements for fire wood, we omitted to provide for Stony and Verplanks points. It is probable I shall determine next week, upon the Troops who shall remain at those places through the winter. If so, could they not get their own wood, from some place in the vicinity? If you will point out places I will direct them to get their own fuel.
I am dear Sir
your humble Servt
HKnox
(Copy.)
Colo Pickering
[docket]
To Colonel Pickering
16 Octr 1783.
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