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Copy of a letter from the secretary of war
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Copy of a Letter from the Secretary of War
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2 Thomas Holt. dated Elizabeth town age New Jersey October 1st. 1793
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to Thomas Holt. dated Elizabeth Town
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New Jersey October 1st. 1793
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Sir
 
Sir
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     I have this instant received your letter of the 19th. altimo line
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     I have this instant received your letter of the 19th. Ultimo --
 
if the information you have transmitted
 
if the information you have transmitted
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should be crossed outward founded, it will be your duty to call
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should be [crossed out word] founded, it will be your duty to call
 
in the name of the United States upon the nearest
 
in the name of the United States upon the nearest
 
commanding officer of the militia for adequate
 
commanding officer of the militia for adequate
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guards to protect the stores, or in case they could
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guards to protect the Stores, or in case they could
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not be defended where they are, to remove them each to a place of perfect security, it will also be  
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not be defended where they are, to remove them
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necessary that you apply to the governor of the
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to a place of perfect Security. It will also be  
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state, to whom I have written requesting the
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necessary that you apply to the Governor of the
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necessary protection HIN
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State, to whom I have written requesting the
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Sir etc
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necessary protection
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signed Henry Knox  
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Secretary of war
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I am
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captain Thomas Holt
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Sir &c
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(Signed) Henry Knox  
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Scy of War
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Cap Thomas Holt