Edward Antill to Henry Knox Requesting Provisions for Soldiers to Return Home, 2 July 1783

Edward Antill to Henry Knox Requesting Provisions for Soldiers to Return Home, 2 July 1783
Author: Edward Antill
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Requests that the bearer of the letter, Joseph Dyer, and two other men (John Lenen and James Kendall) be given enough provisions to return home on furlough. Explains that the men are from Boston and that Dyer is a man distinguished with honor and merrits some little notice. The verso includes an autograph endorsement signed by General Knox which grants each man ten days provisions for their trip back to Boston. Also included on the verso is a receipt of rations signed by John Dyer.

Henry Knox to Edward Hand about Moving Prisoners of War, 7 January 1783

Henry Knox to Edward Hand about Moving Prisoners of War, 7 January 1783
Author: Henry Knox
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Written and signed for Knox by his aide Samuel Shaw to Brigadier General Hand. Says the prisoners of war at West Point are being marched this day to the 4th Massachusetts Regiment. Their names are enclosed. Says Lieutenant Hoit [could be the same Hoit at GLC02437.01755] is to be watched because He has in several instances been tampering with the soldiers. Says David Jones is a deserter who should be released, which coincides with General Washington's wishes. Reports that Colonel Humphreys will remember the man as the person who was wandering about without a pass. Says he can have an orderly sent his office every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.