to Henry Knox

Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.09369

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GLC#
GLC02437.09369-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
16 November 1775
Author/Creator
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 23.1 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Washington, Commander in Chief of Continental forces, orders Knox to examine the state of Continental artillery. Instructs Knox to travel to New York City and Ticonderoga, and even to Quebec if necessary, to procure necessary artillery articles. Allows $1000 for Knox's expenses. Postscript, "Endeavour to procure what Flints you can" is in Washington's hand.

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