Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Edward Grant
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02921 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 January 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 22.6 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy
Knox writes to Grant, "I have received your favor of the 4th instant, and accordingly we shall rely entirely upon you that the garrison [at West Point] are not out of provisions." Notes that Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that provided the troops with supplies, is too far away to be relied upon. Relates that the issuing commissary at West Point will have to issue a large quantity of rations to the Canadian refugees.
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