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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01559 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0046] September 17822 |
| Title | Letter accompanying general orders from Edward Hand to Henry Knox |
| Date | 1 September 1782 |
| Author | Hand, Edward (1744-1802) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Encloses information from the day's General Orders and asks Knox to pass the information on to the 3rd Massachusetts Regiment who are on fatigue on West Point. Orders say they should probably march on Friday next. Also has orders for the 2nd Connecticut, and asks Knox's garrison to send their monthly rations to his office without delay. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army West Point (US Military Academy) Military Provisions |
| People | Hand, Edward (1744-1802) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Details of guard and fatigue |
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