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Knox, William (1756-1795) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04020 Author/Creator: Knox, William (1756-1795) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 October 1788 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 32.3 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

William, managing the War Office in Henry's absence, discusses military business. Comments on transporting clothing in preparation for a march to Fort Pitt. Transmits news from Generals Josiah Harmar and Arthur St. Clair. Reports on St. Clair's news: "No treaty yet things look doubtful." Also remarks that [John] Sevier "is outlaw'd in N. Carolina." Notes that Mr. Martin (possibly General Joseph Martin), defeated the Chickamaugas in a recent battle. In closing, complains of a cold, writing "I am closely confined physicking fomenting and politicing."

Knox, William, 1756-1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Sevier, John, 1745-1815
Harmar, Josiah, 1753-1813
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818
Martin, Joseph, 1740-1808

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