to Henry Knox

Crane, John, 1744-1805 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.01221-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
12 October 1781
Author/Creator
Crane, John, 1744-1805
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
West Point, New York
Pagination
1 p. : docket
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Encloses a return of ordnance and stores. Reports that nothing will be done in the fall toward building the magazine at Fort Clinton or Fort Putnam because of all the work needed to prepare for winter. The artificers have been building a workshop at West Point to work in over the winter. Indicates that a Mr. Gray has been appointed a commissary of military stores for General William Heath. Colonel Crane commanded the 3rd Battalion of Artillery.

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