St. Clair, Arthur (1734-1818) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10237 Author/Creator: St. Clair, Arthur (1734-1818) Place Written: Lexington, [Massachusetts] Type: Manuscript letter Date: 4 September 1791 Pagination: 26 p. ; 39.3 x 24.6 cm. Order a Copy
Collection of eight letters. Letters dated 4 September, 14 September, 16 September, 23 September, 10 October, 17 October, 21 October, 1 November. Discusses the transportation of goods, supplies and horses. Mentions problems with raising troops and handling misdemeanors. Later ones discuss conflict with the Indians and the difficulty of battle. Writes "I have been on the point of losing the Virginia Battallion - it is a considerable time ago that I knew of some discontents in that Corps, but was led to believe it was among the officers ... " First letter noted as an extract, with the rest most likely being copies. Sewn Binding. Watermarked "Edmead & Pine."
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