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- GLC#
- GLC02437.09323-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- February 16, 1781
- Author/Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Later copy of original. Preparations for a seige in New York early in the year. Informs Knox he expects 20,000 men for the seige of New York. Asks Knox to prepare a plan for artillery during the seige, and requests advice on planning the seige. Recently met with Count Rochambeau, hopes for aid in the form of manpower, naval support and supplies from the French. Also mentions "a secondary object, the reduction of Charles Town - Savanah." Written at "Head Quarters." On blue paper.
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