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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Moses Hazen

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04433 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 9 December 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

Forwards a letter from the pay office. Notes that Hazen was mistaken with respect to the proportion of pay which was advanced to the army in 1782 and 1783. Writes that it is not in his power to advance Hazen any funds. Related to GLC02437.04430, GLC02437.04431, and GLC02437.04432.

Hazen, Moses, 1733-1803
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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