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Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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In the hand of Samuel Shaw. Knox expresses his opinion against a general attack on the British. Writes, It requires the best discipline, the firmest spirit, and good officers, to storm works or to make an impression on British troops. Not that I suppose the Europeans will make better soldiers than the Americans, but that habitual discipline to which they are used and in which all their officers are initiated gives them a superiority over us, which nothing but a similar discipline or superior numbers can counterbalance. Discusses the division in Continental troops between northern (against Burgoyne in New York) and southern campaigns (near Philadelphia). Refers to the possibility of uniting American troops. Suggests that Reading, Pennsylvania serve as the site for a large cantonment. Covers other military matters including, deserters, promotions, and offices. Prepared for George Washington in response to his queries of 26 October 1777. See GLC02437.00676 for a draft in Knox's hand.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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In the hand of Samuel Shaw. Knox expresses his opinion against a general attack on the British. Writes, It requires the best discipline, the firmest spirit, and good officers, to storm works or to make an impression on British troops. Not that I suppose the Europeans will make better soldiers than the Americans, but that habitual discipline to which they are used and in which all their officers are initiated gives them a superiority over us, which nothing but a similar discipline or superior numbers can counterbalance. Discusses the division in Continental troops between northern (against Burgoyne in New York) and southern campaigns (near Philadelphia). Refers to the possibility of uniting American troops. Suggests that Reading, Pennsylvania serve as the site for a large cantonment. Covers other military matters including, deserters, promotions, and offices. Prepared for George Washington in response to his queries of 26 October 1777. See GLC02437.00676 for a draft in Knox's hand.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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My sentiments are against a general attack of the enemy strongly posted as they are except upon the clearest principles of superior numbers to counterballance their superior discipline. I am fully of the opinion that we have no experience of our troops that will justify the supposition of their being able to storm redoubts defended by British troops... Argues that the possible advantage gained by the Continental Army in taking Philadelphia will not equal the cost. Prepared for George Washington in response to his queries of 26 October 1777. See GLC02437.00660 for a draft in Shaw's hand.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Written at Fredericksburg. Comments, You appear a little testy that I did not inform you the Enemy were going to Boston. Indeed I never believed it except a combination of unfortunate circumstances should impress an Idea of the kind on their minds... I think you may very freely make purchases and rely upon it that the Enemy will not come to Boston this Year- not even the tempting object of the french fleet will be a sufficient inducement. I believe from present appearances that the Enemy are about to evacuate the Continent. Also mentions the escape of General John Sullivan's forces in Rhode Island (Sullivan's forces avoided being captured by the British). Refers to an unspecified petition brought before the House of Representatives. Mentions that Lucy, his wife, is recovering from a recent illness.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Knox writes to Clinton, Governor of New York. Discusses the probable discharge of levies from New York. Writes that Major Sumner's company of light infantry will relieve the infantry now in New York who are soon to be discharged.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Later copy. Knox considers whether or not the greater part of the Continental Army should move east to reinforce troops in Newport, Rhode Island and Boston, Massachusetts. Suggests lending assistance if American General John Sullivan's troops are captured. Suggests leaving a force in the Hudson River Highlands comparable to the size of the British force in New York. Advises against an attack on New York. Remarks that obtaining bread will be difficult for the troops moving east.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discusses the attack by Hessian Colonel Count Carl von Donop against a redoubt at Red Bank, the site of Fort Mercer, along the Delaware River below Camden, New Jersey. Notes that Colonel Greene, from Rhode Island, defended the redoubt, and even wounded Count Donop. Also describes the British attack on Fort Mifflin, in Philadelphia. Writes, if the enemy do not get possession of the river they cannot stay in Philadelphia with any ease- their convoys will be liable to be cut off & they blockaded... Reports that Billey, his brother William Knox, is doing well.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Knox's original working draft. Knox responds to General Washington's questions regarding eastward movement of the Continental Army to reinforce troops in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aid-de-camp. States he is sorry to hear that Captain Bryant's company is weak but says it is out of my power to add to it, except by ordering such men of the artillery to it, who are unable to do field duty. Approves of Bryant sending samples of fuzes, rockets and tubes of Bryant's making. Asks Bryant to inform Colonel David Mason that Knox applied to Colonel Timothy Pickering for an order on the quarter master in Springfield. Bryant was a member of Colonel Mason's corps of Artillery artificers stationed at Springfield. Public Service written on address leaf with no signature.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discusses setting up military headquarters at New Windsor. Notes which state troops are where, difficult conditions (troops panicked with hunger) and that the army is forced to rely upon nature to provide material for shelter, clothing and supplies. Also mentions personal money matters.
Author: William Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Writes to Henry, his brother. Discusses unfounded accusations that he, William, [stole?] a pair of pistols from Edmund Randolph. Writes, Now to come to the matter which ingrosses all my tho'ts, that of entring the army... Discusses raising funds pertaining to a previous verbal agreement he made with Henry. Refers to business ventures (including investment in a privateer), a recent sale, and the Newbury Privateer. Appears to harbor intentions of joining Henry (then in Morristown, New Jersey).
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
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