Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.00862-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
2 December 1780
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to William Knox
Place Written
New Windsor, New York
Pagination
7 p. : docket ; Height: 33.5 cm, Width: 20.9 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Discusses setting up military headquarters at New Windsor. Notes which state troops are where, difficult conditions (troops "panicked with hunger") and that the army is forced to rely upon nature to provide material for shelter, clothing and supplies. Also mentions personal money matters.

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