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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Cogswell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02896 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 January 1784 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 21 x 17 cm. Order a Copy

Knox appoints Doctor Cogswell in charge of the hospital of the garrison at West Point. Reports that the contractors or commissaries will supply the hospital with provisions on Cogswell's order. Instructs Cogswell to make weekly returns to the commanding officer of the hospital.

Cogswell, William, 1760-1831
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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