Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Robert Treat Paine

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GLC#
GLC02437.00365-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
24 June 1776
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Robert Treat Paine
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 19.3 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

A detailed answer to a request for artillery information concerning the weight and bore of howitzers on hand in New York. Reports that they have none, although Colonel Richard Gridley ordered some cast. Also provides other artillery information. Discusses uses for different bore sizes, their range, and gives editorial comment on artillery matters. Explains the possibility of having brass cannons cast. Comments on artillery operations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the recipient of this letter was. Knox's retained working draft.

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