to Henry Knox

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.01198-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
29 September 1781
Author/Creator
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Santee, South Carolina
Pagination
4 p. : docket ;
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Writes from Camp High Hills that he hopes Knox is with General George Washington in Virginia, where "the prospect is so bright and the glory so great." Wished the Continental Army had attacked New York, which was planned before the decision to concentrate forces at Yorktown. Anticipates that Washington will force British General Cornwallis to surrender, ("pile his arms"). Talks in general about the difficulties of his Southern campaign. Inquires about family and friends.

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