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Download Henry Knox to George Washington about Gathering Ammunition, 8 June 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Replies to a letter he received from Washington on the same day. Refers to another letter Washington enclosed, from General [Ezekiel] Cornell. Cornell's letter referred to lead and cartridge expected to arrive from Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island. Further discusses gathering ammunition from other states, noting the demands from the southward and westward so great as to claim the utmost economy... Notes that General Duportail applied to the Quartermaster General for [artillery gun] platforms. Knox's retained draft.
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Download Ammunition Instructions to Henry Knox from David Humphreys, 8 June 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Humphreys, an aide-de-camp for George Washington, informs Knox that Washington thinks in the present state of our Ammunition not more than 15,000 of the Cartridges at Succasanna can be spared to the State of New Jersey... Asks Knox to issue the order pertaining to the cartridges. Relates that Washington will also inform [William] Livingston, Governor of New Jersey, of the same. In a post script, instructs Knox to send the order in favor of Elias Woodruff.
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington about Upcoming Campaign, 29 June 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Mentions doubts George Washington expressed in a previous letter regarding the upcoming campaign (initially the campaign was to be against the British in New York, but Washington revised these plans to launch the Siege of Yorktown). Discusses arrangements [Knox] made with General [Ezekiel] Cornell, a Continental Congressman, to obtain supplies.
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington on the Campaign of 1781, 5 January 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Lists ordnance and military stores necessary for the campaign of 1781 according to type and number needed. Also includes a list of artillery necessary for a siege and a note concerning the making and cost of gun carriages. Written in a Park of Artillery. Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw.
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington on Ammunition and Weaponry, 4 April 1783 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses issuing ammunition and weaponry to the troops. Warns that if every brigade orders the same proportion the number of weaponry will be immense. Retained copy.
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington about Operations, 2 July 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Recently arrived in Peekskill. Expresses disappointment that Washington had moved by the time he arrived. Asks Washington to write to the Board of War if he plans to alter the time of arrival of stores sent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In a post script, writes, If your Excellency should be engag'd in any operations, which you intend to lead to immediate action I hope I may with confidence expect your Summons ...
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Download George Washington to Henry Knox on the Subject of Military Stores, 28 June 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Sending Knox an extract of a letter he has received from the Board of War, regarding funds for Knox. The Board states that it has petitioned Congress for the funds Knox needs for military stores and transportation, but has not yet received the funds. Worries that their previous plans must now be altered due to British reinforcements at Charlestown, Augustine and New York. Discusses where military stores should be sent in this case, preferring the East to the South. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
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Download George Washington to Henry Knox about Military Experiments, 10 February 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Later copy of original. Asks Knox to gather materials and help prepare scientific experiments for military purposes planned by Mr. De Granger. With Washington's name at the bottom, signed in another hand. On blue paper. Original Washington signed letter is GLC02437.09371.
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington about Preparations for the Battle of Yorktown, 24 August 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Account of ordnance attached to the American Army. Includes two lists: Field Artillery and For a Siege. The siege being prepared for was the Battle of Yorktown, which began the following month. Written at a Park of Artillery. With closing and Knox's signature (written along the margin) in the hand of Samuel Shaw.
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington with News from West Point, 18 April 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
[Lewis] Garanger gave some specimens of his knowledge in artillery at West Point. Mentions Major Sebastian Bauman, commander of artillery at West Point, who was in charge of assessing Garanger's knowledge of artillery.
