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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) [Petition before the Massachusetts legislature]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08088 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 1791 Pagination: 4 p. ; 32.2 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a petition regarding the discharge of the Continental Army and their pay. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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