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Letter from Henry Knox, October 22, 1783

TRANSCRIPT GLC 2437.15.088

Henry Knox.  Autograph letter signed: Westpoint, to George Washington, 1783 October 22. 1 p. + docket.

 

Westpoint.  22 October 1783

[inserted - different hand: To W]

 

I have the honor to enclose the weekly returns, and also Statemt of the passees [strike-out] which the <?>, of the rhode – Island companies will expire. [struck: B] If those companies should be necessary at their present station, [struck: it will be necessary] [inserted: They must<?>] either in the Winter or very early in the Spring.

 

I have the honor
To be with the highest respect

Your Excellcys

Most obedient

Servant H Knox

 

His Excellency General Washington

 

[docket]
To His Excellency                   General Washington
22d October 1783.