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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to John Peirce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02923 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 January 1784 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 22.5 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Knox writes to Peirce (in some sources "Pierce"), Paymaster General. Instructs Peirce to forward a sum of money periodically for care of sick soldiers who have remained in the service. Gives specific instructions for the method of transmitting the funds.

Peirce, John, 1750-1798
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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