Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.00725-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
6 September 1778
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to William Knox
Place Written
White Plains, New York
Pagination
3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.8 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Has received news that a fleet has blocked the port of Boston. Notes that Admiral Parker (possibly Sir Hyde Parker) has arrived at "the Hook" with several ships ("the Hook" may refer to Sandy Hook, New Jersey, or another point in New Jersey near New York City). Reports that General [Nathanael] Greene praised the service of Knox's friend "Harry" [Henry Jackson]. Comments on other military matters, including a proposed duel between General Horatio Gates and James Wilkinson, who served under Gates. Remarks on the court martial of General Charles Lee for his conduct at the Battle of Monmouth.

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