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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Andrew Billings

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10068 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 December 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 35.2 x 23.4 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses cannon Major Billings recently engraved. Remarks that he has received news that Billings did a good job engraving the cannons. Gives Billings instructions regarding delivery and billing of the cannon.

Billings, Andrew, 1743-1808
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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