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- GLC#
- GLC02437.00487-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 14 November 1776
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- to Lucy Knox
- Place Written
- North Castle, New York
- Pagination
- 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 19.3 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Regrets that he must send her to Boston, but hopes to see her and Peter soon, if his duties allow. Notes British movements on Long Island. Comments on the tactical ineptitude displayed by both sides: "The manoeuvres of the enemy are so complicated that at times I think they have as little knowledge in the art of war as their opponents." Discusses the strength of both armies, and prepares for a siege of Fort Washington. Has heard that the King of Portugal has declared war on the colonies.
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