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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Samuel Hardy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03018 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 June 1784 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 32.2 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

Knox writes to Hardy, a Congressman and Chairman of the Committee of the States. Reports that he has discharged most of the troops remaining in service besides a small number at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania, and West Point, New York. Discusses arrangements being made in light of the troops' dispersal. Reports that several officers will remain in service (John Doughty, Samuel Jefferds, and Captain Lieutenant Johnson). Discusses continued arrangements for invalids and refugees, hospital staff, and stores.

Hardy, Samuel, 1758-1785
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Jefferds, Samuel, 1752-1804

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