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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to John Bryant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.006 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 8 March 1786 Pagination: 2 p. ; 32 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses accounts and a transfer of munitions related to the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. Also discusses Captain Bryant's pay, indicating that "forty dollars per month is all that will be allowed by the public." Written from the War Office. Signed by Knox at close, followed by additional Knox autograph note signed below.

Captain John Bryant was the Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Bryant, John, 1742-1816

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