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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Captain Dusten

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02695 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 October 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23.3 x 17.8 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Captain Dusten that a quartermaster will show him where to get firewood and other supplies for his men to aid them throughout the coming winter. Mentions Stoney Point and Verplanks Point. Mentions he also sent this information to Captain Swartwout, see GLC02437.02693 for that letter.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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