Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Philip Schuyler

GLC02437.00221

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GLC#
GLC02437.00221-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
December 17, 1775
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Philip Schuyler
Place Written
Lake George, New York
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 18.9 cm, Width: 15.3 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Gives General Schuyler an update on the progress of preparations to transport artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Mentions that he has gotten the mortars and cannon over Lake George and arranged with Captain George Palmer to obtain sleds and oxen or horses to pull them (see GLC02437.00218). Discusses plans for moving forward. Asks that Schuyler increase the length of the amount of rope he requested from Mr. [Walter] Livingston and that it be sent expeditiously. Also asks him to forward enclosed letters (not included). Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York. Docket written in Knox's hand.

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