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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 Discussing the Campaign in New York, 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses the importance of the campaign in New York and feels Washington's efforts in the state are worthwhile. But states that prospects are dubious, because the enemy has reinforcements arriving. Mentions the arrival of the Comte De Grasse. Feels that New York should be the object but is worried that their forces are not adequate. Unsigned but creator inferred from handwriting. Date and recipient added later in pencil and red ink. See GLC02437.08161 for a related document. Knox's retained draft.
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Download Henry Knox's Recommendations for the Coming Campaign to George Washington, 13 February 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Knox's analysis and recommendations to Washington on the military situation for the next campaign, in terms of artillery and ammunitions supply and other military stores. Knox's working draft. Closing and signature are in the hand of Samuel Shaw.
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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 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 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 Nathanael Greene to Henry Knox on the Current State of the War, 29 September 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Writes from Camp High Hills that he hopes Knox is with General George Washington in Virginia, where the prospect is so bright and the glory so great. Wished the Continental Army had attacked New York, which was planned before the decision to concentrate forces at Yorktown. Anticipates that Washington will force British General Cornwallis to surrender, (pile his arms). Talks in general about the difficulties of his Southern campaign. Inquires about family and friends.
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Continental Army, 18 June 1778 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Document in Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox, giving Knox's opinion on several questions posed by Washington. Writes, ...it would be a most criminal degree of madness to hazard a general action at this time with the enemy, as by it we might lose every advantage which a three years war, combined with many fortunate circumstances, have given to America. Suggests the Continental Army remain at Valley Forge until the British completely evacuate Philadelphia. Does not advise a detachment to be sent to reinforce Continental troops in New Jersey. Gives advice for securing the sick and stores if the Continental Army should have to immediately evacuate their position at Valley Forge.
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Download Note to [Henry Knox] about Army Purchases, 9 June 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Grayson signs as a Commissioner of the Board of War. Docket appears to be Samuel Shaw's hand, thus it is likely this document was directed to Henry Knox. The Board have directed the estimates to be made out immediately of the articles necessary to be purchased also of the transportation... Assures Knox the Board will do everything in their power to facilitate the measures of George Washington.
