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- GLC#
- GLC02437.09376-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 29 August 1782
- Author/Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Appointing Knox in command of West Point "and its Dependencies." Notes matters requiring specific attention, including "visit the Redoubts frequently" and keep them furnished with supplies, call the rolls often. Also requests that Knox deal with the erection of new buildings and a shortage of tents. Also notes of Knox "I have so thorough a confidence in you and so well am I acquainted with your ability and activity, that I think it needless to point out to you the great outlines of your duty." Written at "Head Quarters," likely from New York or New Jersey.
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