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Faesch, John Jacob (1729-1799) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09546 Author/Creator: Faesch, John Jacob (1729-1799) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1778 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 31.9 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy

Faesch, an iron master from New Jersey, Informs Knox that General Lincoln has not replied to a letter he sent concerning French shells. Relates that all shells and shot will be finished in several weeks. Instructs Knox to inform his wife, Lucy Flucker Knox, that Faesch does not have any tea kettles on hand, but will make some for her in six weeks.

Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

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