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19 August 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lieutenant [M.] Wetzell

Orders Wetzell to take his two howitzers to West Point to coordinate with Colonel John Crane. Crane is to then transport the cannon to the West side of Kings Ferry, where Colonel John Lamb will receive them. Knox stipulates, "Not a moments delay to be made in the execution of this order."

GLC02437.01140

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19 August 1781

Barras, Paul, vicomte de (1755-1829)

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed certificate to pay Valnais, Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox. Possibly serves as reimbursement for provisions and supplies for Barras's squadron.

GLC02437.01141

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19 August 1781

Barras, Paul, vicomte de (1755-1829)

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed certificate to pay Valnais, Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox. Serves as reimbursement for provisions and supplies for Barras's squadron.

GLC02437.01142

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19 August 1781

Barras, Paul, vicomte de (1755-1829)

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed certificate to pay [Joseph Dupas de] Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox. Serves as reimbursement for provisions and supplies for Barras's squadron.

GLC02437.01143

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20 August 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph document

Title: to John Ruddock

Knox orders Ruddock, a commissary at Fishkill, to deliver artillery to Captain Burbeck. The list includes artillery and other ordnance and stores.

GLC02437.01144

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