to Henry Knox

Knox, William, 1756-1795 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.01239-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
18 October 1781
Author/Creator
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
3 p. : docket ;
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Has not heard from his brother in almost six weeks. News of the operation against Yorktown from General George Washington included the destruction of three of Lord Cornwallis redoubts and a formal demand for surrender, along with Cornwallis' rejection of it. Speculates that defeating Cornwallis will not be easy for the Allied Army, but "Fall he must." Rumors of unsuccessful British activity against General Nathanael Greene near Charleston. Offers high praise for Greene as a potential successor for Washington. Mentions the deaths of 300 soldiers and officers among Colonel William Washington's cavalry. Also mentions the success of General John Stark at Skenesboro. Discusses his plans to travel to Europe on business on a French frigate. Joshua Loring will take over his bookstore. Mentions selling some books and making other preparations for departure.

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