Trumbull, Jonathan (1740-1809) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02133 Author/Creator: Trumbull, Jonathan (1740-1809) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 May 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 22.7 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy
Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Washington's secretary, requests Knox to have the [gun] carriages completed in order to be sent with Count Rochambeau to France.
[draft]
Head Quarters 25th May 1783
Sir
The Commander in Chief directs me to mention to you, that he wishes, as soon as possible, to have the carriages complete for the Field Pieces, designed to be sent to Count Rochambeau, prepared & sent forward to Phila that they may be embarked by an early opportunity for France -
Most respectfully
I am Sir -
Your most Obedt Servt
M Genl Knox - J Trumbull [Secty]
[address]
Major Genl Knox
Westpoint
[docket]
Colonel Trumbull
25 May 1783
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