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Allen, William (fl. 1783) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02867 Author/Creator: Allen, William (fl. 1783) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 December 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 30.7 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy

Forwards a return of the stores and supplies at Saratoga, New York, to Knox. Also discusses provisions for the troops and the discharge of men. "On Public Service" written on address leaf. (Refer to GLC02437.10191 and GLC02437.10195 for Knox's orders and Allen's correspondence with Knox).

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Allen, William, fl. 1783-1788

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