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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 George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding Supplies Needed for Military Experiments, 10 February 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Expresses the need for supplies for Mr. De Granger to carry out Military experiments. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
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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 Military Matters, 5 September 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Transmits a box and map (not included), asking Knox to commit them to a person in whom he can confide. Notes that Knox should go by water to Christiana (possibly Delaware). Gives his compliments to Knox's wife, Lucy, hoping that she will spend some time at Mount Vernon. Docketed in Knox's hand.
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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 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 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 Henry Knox to Jonathan Trumbull Requesting Information to George Washington, 4 November 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Responds to Trumbull's letter requesting information for George Washington to incorporate into a letter to Governor of Virginia Thomas Nelson (see GLC02437.01282). Explains plans to establish an artillery magazine in Virginia, containing the ordnance remaining after the siege of Yorktown. The artillery would be for the use of the Southern Army and protection of Virginia in case of a British invasion. Washington needs to make requests to Governor Nelson for a location to store the munitions, preferably in Westham, and a party for the transport. Discusses the channels through which the requests and instructions to officers should travel. Knox's instructions to Colonel Edward Carrington in regard to the creation of the magazine appear in GLC02437.01284. Trumbull was Washington's military secretary.
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Download Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance with Instructions, 10 July 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Informs the Board that George Washington has directed him to delay the transport of cannon and powder to New Windsor and Kings Ferry, New York, until [8] August. Small stores are to be sent to New Windsor as soon as possible. Writes, The Army are in great distress for drums & fifes... Contains a note written on page three, written by Knox's aide Samuel Shaw, in which Knox requests sheepskins. Also docketed by Shaw. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (near present-day Tarrytown).
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington about the Siege of Yorktown, 19 October 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Indicates that he has received an inaccurate (imprecise) report of the (captured) cannons and mortars at the lines during the siege of Yorktown, which he blames on the confusion there. Thought the report would still be useful, knowing Colonel Tench Tilghman's destination. Has not yet received word of the artillery captured at Gloucester. Tilghman, an aide-de-camp and military secretary to Washington, was on his way to Philadelphia to announce the formal surrender of Lord Cornwallis, which happened that day. See GLC02437.01245 for a related item.
