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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Joseph Carleton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03149 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 May 1785 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 22.6 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy

Knox, recently appointed Secretary at War, makes arrangements with Carleton, acting Secretary at War, to transmit pay and commissions to Major Wyllis (possibly John P. Wyllis) and his men.

Carleton, Joseph, 1754-1812
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Wyllis, John P., ?-1790

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