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Wills, E. (fl. 1783) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09698 Author/Creator: Wills, E. (fl. 1783) Place Written: Constitution Island, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 22 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23.1 x 22 cm. Order a Copy

Captain Wills recommends Sergeant [Jeremiah] Lord, of the Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Written to Knox at West Point. Written in a formal manner with closing respects.

Wills, E., fl. 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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