23 September 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Board of War & Ordnance
Believes that the provisions of shot and shells will be inadequate for the siege of Yorktown. Requests additional ordnance be sent to Head of Elk, Maryland. Asks that Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, be ordered to superintend the transport. Signed twice, once at close of letter and once after postscript.
GLC02437.01188