William Knox addresses clothing supply issues with Secretary at War

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Letter, describes packing and shipping clothing; mentions return of Henry Knox.

Date

10/28/1788

Author

William Knox

Recipient

Henry Knox

Sent from

Boston

Repository

Pierpont Morgan Library

Collection

Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]

Document number

1788102840001

Page start

1

Notable persons

Henry Knox
William Knox
Kersey
Gen. Harmar
Pratt
Hodgdon
Stagg
Capt. Price

Notable locations

Boston
Philadelphia
W. Point
Hartford
Fort Pitt
Brunswick
N. Haven
Boston

Notable items

disapprove the measures
money
office
face like pudding
pain
coach
afford
abroad
my face is swelling
teeth
wait
counter directions
common tents
inspected, mustered and marched for the frontiers
Pratt's movements which in general are very exact and rather quick
little advances in addition
orders
Kersey's conduct
dimensions
departure
return
exact time
letters
by land
by water
party
loss of time
interview
clothing
vessel
risking the desertion of his men
clothing on board
duplicate
post
engage
many waggons
Inspect and assist in packing the clothing
informs
inspecting and packing 400 suits will be probably finished
boxes
complete suits
exact numbers
Height
feet
inches
width
length
gold
lawful money
dollars
draft
letter
your favor
prospects they afford of your returning