Knox, William, 1756-1795 Knox's army diary [incomplete]

Mostly deals with movements of the army around Philadelphia in September and October 1777, around the time of the Battle of Germantown. On September 19 says "Intelligence recd. of the enemys pushing for Philadelphia the army cross'd the Schylkill." On 20 September, makes reference to General Anthony Wayne being attacked at night and states that General William Smallwood joined Wayne. Makes reference to George Washington riding reconnaissance with a group of officers on 30 September. Makes reference to moving toward Germantown on 3 and 4 October and describes the battle there. Makes reference to generals Agnew, Grant, and Kniphausen being killed and to General Nash being wounded with a cannon ball through his thigh. Speaks of retreat and aftermath of battle. Mentions hearing General Sullivan's aide-de-camp John White was fatally wounded in the battle. White left behind a pregnant wife. Also says that Sullivan lost another aide-de-camp, Major Sherburne. Mentions a court of inquiry looking into the actions of General Sullivan "in the affair of Staten Island" on 11 October. Says Sullivan is acquitted on 12 October. On that same day references a letter from General Parsons reporting on the loss of Fort Montgomery. Diary has frayed edges, leading to some text loss. Is bound into what appears to be a 19th century sheet of paper as a protective cover.