Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 [Henry Knox's responses to questions posed by George Washington]

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GLC#
GLC02437.00722-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
2 September 1778
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
[Henry Knox's responses to questions posed by George Washington]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.6 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

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.

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