Revolutionary War general, first United States Secretary of War, and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750-1806). ALS signed “H. Knox,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, March 7, 1787. Handwritten letter to "Gen'l Jackson," in part: "I have attempted in vain an order for the money due from Mr. L. Beekman—The board owe Mr. Lowell, and are apprehensive of some difficulty. I don't despair of obtaining the order, but at present, I cannot get it. I have in a public letter written you this day, enclosed a letter for Tho's Russell Esq. containing an order for 1000 Dollars. I hope you may get this sum." In very good to fine condition, with light staining and small chips along the edges.
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