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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Price

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02919 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 January 1784 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 22.5 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy

Knox writes to Price, newly appointed commissary of military stores at West Point. Gives Price instructions regarding his post, including the method by which he must orders stores and keep meticulous records. Price will take orders from Major Sebastian Bauman.

Price, William, d. 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

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