Washington, George (1732-1799) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09381 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 25 February 1783 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Orders Knox to inquire about the repeated theft of artillery stores at Kings Ferry. Written at "Head Quarters."
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Head Quarters 25th Feby 1783
Dear Sir
It was some time since reported to me that sundry Artillery Stores had been stolen from the Magazines at Kings ferry - The last Officer who was relieved also reports "a barrell of Powder stolen owing to the deficiency of the Magazine"
I wish some enquiry to be made [inserted: of the Offr. commandg the Artillery] into this repeated loss of Stores that measures may be taken to prevent it -
I am
Dr Sir
Your very Obed serv
Go: Washington
Maj Genl Knox
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