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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Benjamin Walker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10092 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 4 February 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 35.2 x 22.5 cm. Order a Copy

Replies to a note from Major Walker regarding His Excellency [George Washington's] previous request for an estimate [of ordnance and artillery]. Will endeavor to fulfill the request by the latter part of the following day.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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