Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Henry Jackson

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GLC#
GLC05543
Type
Letters
Date
1 June 1777
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Henry Jackson
Place Written
Middle Brook, New Jersey
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30.4 cm, Width: 20.4 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Discusses their correspondence and friendship, affirming that he feels "the same sublime disinterested friendship for you that has existed in both our bosoms for so long." Also discusses the possible appointment of the French general Charles Tronson du Coudray as commander of artillery, and asserts "no other person shall Supersede me the instant the Congress Confirms his appointment I shall leave the Service." Notes that other officers were making the same threats.

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