Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Statement of the troops furnished by the following States, taken from actual returns of the army for the year 1778.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10468 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 1778 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32.8 x 40.5 cm. Order a Copy
Includes two charts. The first indicates, "February 26th 1778 Congress resolved to have the following numbers of men furnished by each State." Lists states and corresponding quotas and required troops for 1778. Lists numbers of men furnished, separated by Continental troops and militia. Includes total number of Continental troops and militia. Second chart contains an estimate of militia employed in addition to those cited in the first chart. Part of Knox's May 10, 1790 report to Congress. See also GLC02437.10586, .10466, .10010 and .10475.
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