Hand, Edward (1744-1802) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02029 Author/Creator: Hand, Edward (1744-1802) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 32 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy
Informing General Knox that he has made a draft of the report concerning current business and enclosed it for Knox's inspection and correction.
Orderly office 24th. March 1783
Dear Sir
Agreably [sic] to the desire of Our Board at our last meeting I have made a Rough Draugh [sic] of a report on the business before us. I inclose [sic] it to you for your consideration & such alterations or additions as you judge necessary I shall notify the members with Col. Nicola & assemble at Mr. Erskins New Windsor the place of our last meeting on Thursday next 11 o'Clock
with much respect
I have the honor
to be
Dr. Sir
your obedt. Hble
Servt.
Edwd. Hand
adjt. Gl.
Major Genl. Knox
[address leaf]
Major General Knox
West Point
[docket]
from Genl. Hand 24 March
1783
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