Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington

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GLC#
GLC02437.00238-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
5 January 1776
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to George Washington
Place Written
Albany, New York
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Explains delays in transporting the artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts caused by the lack of snow on the ground and ice on the Hudson River. He realizes the importance of the transport and explains plans for moving forward. Also mentions that he has sent another list of the artillery being moved (not included). Knox's retained draft.

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