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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Mrs. Pynchon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02962 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 February 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Writes he has been informed that Mrs. Pynchon late husband had military stores such as wine, rice, and medicine for use of the Continental troops stationed at Springfield. Asks her to deliver the items to Major [Joseph] Williams, in charge of the soldiers at Springfield.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819

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