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Brooks, David (1756-1838) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02774 Author/Creator: Brooks, David (1756-1838) Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 November 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 33.5 x 23.7 cm. Order a Copy

Forwards a return of clothing that they have on hand (not included), and explains how sales of items, and issues of items to men,
accounts for any differences in the item totals.

Brooks, David, 1756-1838
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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